TAMPA, Fla. – The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has been overwhelmingly selected by his fellow players as the recipient of the 2024-25 Ted Lindsay Award.
This marks the second time Kucherov has earned the prestigious honor, previously winning in 2018-19, and solidifies his standing as the league’s most outstanding player as voted by those who compete against him.
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The Ted Lindsay Award, presented annually to “the most outstanding player in the NHL,” is unique in its selection process, with the vote cast exclusively by members of the NHLPA. Kucherov, who was also a finalist for the award in 2023-24, received the trophy directly from his teammates in Tampa Bay, a testament to his impact both on and off the ice.
Kucherov’s 2024-25 campaign was nothing short of spectacular.
The Maykop, Adygea, Russia native dominated the league, accumulating a remarkable 121 points (37 goals, 84 assists) in just 78 regular-season games, securing his third career Art Ross Trophy as the league’s leading scorer.
His playmaking prowess was particularly evident, as he tallied a league-leading 84 assists during the regular season. This achievement places him in an elite class, becoming only the fourth player in NHL history to record three consecutive 80-assist seasons.
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Beyond the raw point totals, Kucherov’s influence extended across multiple statistical categories. He led the league in points per game (1.55), primary assists (56), power-play points (46), and power-play assists (38). His third-place finish further highlighted his versatility in even-strength points (75).
Kucherov also ranked second in multi-point games with an impressive 33, tied for fifth in game-winning goals with nine, and tied for 13th in overall goals with 37. Among right-wingers, he showcased his enduring presence on the ice, placing third in average time on ice (21:11).
This second Ted Lindsay Award further cements Nikita Kucherov’s legacy as one of the NHL’s most dynamic and impactful players, recognized by his peers as truly the “most outstanding” in the game.
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