Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon on Thursday was named a finalist for the NHL’s Ted Lindsay Award, given to the league’s most outstanding player, as voted by members of the players’ association.
New Jersey Devils’ left wingTaylor Hall and last year’s winner, Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, were the other two finalists.
MacKinnon, 22, recorded career highs in goals (39), assists (58) and points (97), leading the Avs to the playoffs for the first time since the 2013-14 season. The two-time all-star finished second in the league in points per game (1.