Kucherov is aiming for his second TLA award, given yearly to the NHL's most exceptional player, chosen by fellow NHLPA members

The NHLPA has announced the nominees for the 2024 Ted Lindsay Award. Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov, Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon, and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews are all up for the award this year.

The NHL has announced the finalists of the prestigious Ted Lindsay Award, as voted by members of the NHL Players' Association. On Wednesday, insider Chris Johnston revealed the finalists on X.

A midst award season in the NHL, the league announced Wednesday morning that Toronto Maple Leafs’ superstar Auston Matthews was deemed one of the three most outstanding players as voted on by the NHLPA (NHL Players’ Association) – making him a finalist for the prestige Ted Lindsay Award,

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews has been named as one of the finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award. Tampa Bay winger Nikita Kucherov and Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon were also named finalists in a release Wednesday from the NHL Players' Association.