Macklin Celebrini Leads 2026 NHL Ted Lindsay Award Finalists

Macklin Celebrini is a finalist for the 2026 NHL Ted Lindsay Award, along with Connor McDavid and Nikita Kucherov.

What happened?

Celebrini recorded at least a point in 60 of his 82 games for the San Jose Sharks, setting a franchise scoring record.

Why it matters for Macklin Celebrini

He could become the first San Jose Sharks player to win the trophy, with 115 points in the 2025-26 season, ranking fourth in the NHL.

The Sharks went 37-18-5 in games where Celebrini recorded at least a point, and 2-17-3 when he was held off the scoreboard entirely.

What comes next?

Finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy will be announced on Friday, May 8, and Celebrini could receive more nominations.

Macklin Celebrini helped the Sharks improve from 20 wins to 39 wins between his first and second NHL seasons.

Connor McDavid ranked first in the NHL with 138 points, while Nikita Kucherov led the Tampa Bay Lightning with 130 points.

Celebrini's most notable achievement was setting a franchise scoring record, and he will look to continue his success in the upcoming season.

The 2026 NHL Ted Lindsay Award winner will be announced later this year, and Celebrini is a strong contender for the award.

Macklin Celebrini's success in the 2025-26 season has made him a top player in the NHL, and he will look to continue his success in the upcoming season.

The San Jose Sharks will look to build on their success in the 2025-26 season, and Celebrini will be a key player in their lineup.

Celebrini's 115 points in the 2025-26 season were a major factor in the Sharks' success, and he will look to continue his scoring streak in the upcoming season.