Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has won the Ted Lindsay Award for the second time in his NHL career, adding to his personal trophy case.

Kucherov was named the winner of the Ted Lindsay Award, which is presented by the NHL Players’ Association to the “most outstanding player in the NHL,” as voted on by members of the NHLPA. It’s the second time Kucherov has won the award, the first time coming in 2018-19. He was also a finalist last season.

Nikita Kucherov has been voted the NHL's most outstanding player by his peers. The Tampa Bay Lightning winger was honored with the 2024-25 Ted Lindsay Award after leading the NHL in points for a second straight season, the NHL Players' Association announced Wednesday.

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov was named the ... in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the NHL Players' Association. Kucherov, who also won it in 2018-19, was a finalist last ...

TORONTO (June 4, 2025) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today forward Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning has received the players’ vote as the 2024-25 Ted Lindsay Award recipient. The TLA is presented annually to “the most outstanding player in the NHL,” as voted by fellow members of the NHLPA.

While the Boston Bruins had a disappointing 2024-25 season, David Pastrnak put together another strong offensive campaign.

Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Ted Lindsay award as the NHL’s most outstanding player as chosen by his peers.The NHL Players' Association announced the honor Wednesday. Kucherov and Colorado teammates Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar were the finalists for the trophy as voted on by members of the NHLPA.