Ted Lindsay Finalists: Celebrini, Kucherov, McDavid

0:00It's April 28. You're listening to NHL News Today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. The NHL Players Association just dropped the finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award, honoring the league's most outstanding player. McLean Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks, Nikita Kutcherov from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Conor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers made the cut. Celebrini exploded for 115 points, including 45 goals, setting a Sharks record at just 19 years old. Kutcherov racked up 130 points, second in the league, while McDavid topped everyone with 138. These guys dominated their seasons. Celebrini nashed points in 60 games, boosting the Sharks to 86 points after a rough year before. Kutcherov averaged 1.71 per game, with a scorching 25 points in 10 games over the holidays, leading Tampa to second in the Atlantic. McDavid had a 20 game streak with 46 points and lit it up in multi-point games, helping Edmonton grab second in the Pacific.

1:02Players vote on this one, so it's pure, pure respect. Kutcherov snagged it last year, and in 2018-19, his fourth finalists nod. McDavid's chasing history with four prior wins, eyeing a fifth, like Gretzky. Celebrini could be the first shark ever to hoist it, a huge milestone for the young star. More award finalists roll out this week, starting with Fizzina for top goalie on Wednesday, then Lady Bing Thursday, and so on through heart memorial. Next Friday. Massington and others follow into next week, with GM of the year after playoffs. Keep an eye on who takes the Ted Lindsay. It's a clash of young fire and proven vets that had the league buzzing all season.