Kucherov Named Ted Lindsay Finalist

0:00The NHL Players Association just dropped some big news, naming Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov, a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award. That's the one for the league's most outstanding player, picked by the players themselves. He's going head-to-head with San Jose Sharks Rookie, Macklin Celebrini, and Edmonton Oilers, Captain Conor McDavid. This marks the 55th time the award's been given out this season, and it's all about peer respect in the NHL. Kucherov's no stranger to this spotlight, and grabbing it again would make it his third win, putting him in a lead company among the league's top, Talents. His season stats back it up big time, with 130 points from 44 goals and 86 assists, dominating on both ends. We'll keep an eye on the votes rolling in, but right now, Kucherov's lighting up the finalist talk from Tampa Bay. Local news, powered by AI. This is Tampa Bay News today. I'm Corey with The Story.