Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been awarded the Ted Lindsay Award for the fifth time in his NHL career, matching a record previously set by Wayne Gretzky.The award, which is voted on by members of the NHL Players’ Association, recognizes the league’s most outstanding player as chosen by fellow players.At 29 years old, McDavid continues to strengthen his place among hockey’s all-time greats through another exceptional season.During the 2025-26 NHL campaign, McDavid recorded 138 points, including 48 goals and 90 assists.His performance earned him the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s leading scorer for the sixth time.

That achievement ties him with Gordie Howe and Mario Lemieux for the second-most Art Ross wins in league history, trailing only Wayne Gretzky’s record of ten.

McDavid also reached another major milestone by becoming the third-fastest player in NHL history to accumulate 1,200 career points, accomplishing the feat in 784 games.Only Gretzky and Lemieux reached that mark in fewer games.

In addition, he completed his eighth season with at least 70 assists, tying Lemieux for the second-highest number of such seasons, again behind Gretzky.The award highlights McDavid’s continued dominance and consistency as one of hockey’s premier players.

His combination of scoring ability, playmaking skills, and leadership has made him a central figure for the Oilers and one of the most accomplished players of his generation.The Canadian Press reported that this marks another significant milestone in a career already filled with individual achievements and NHL records.