Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid wins NHL’s Ted Lindsay Award

Connor McDavid has won the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL’s most outstanding player as voted on by his fellow players.

The Edmonton Oilers captain beat out Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon and New Jersey Devils winger Taylor Hall for the honour to kick off the NHL Awards in Las Vegas.

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MacKinnon, Hall and Los Angeles Kings centre Anze Kopitar were in the running later in program for the Hart Trophy — the league MVP award voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association

McDavid got the nod for both the Hart and the Ted Lindsay last season.

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He had 41 goals and 67 assists with a plus-20 rating in 82 games for Edmonton this season.

Watch below: Some videos from Global News stories on the Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid.

Oilers captain Connor McDavid year-end interview

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Oilers captain Connor McDavid year-end interview

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Oilers’ McDavid and Nurse visit World’s Longest Hockey Game on rainy day

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Edmonton Oilers’ McDavid clocked going over 40 km/h while scoring goal against the Calgary Flames

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Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid reacts to NHL crackdown on slashing, faceoff violations

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McDavid upset over missing Olympics

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How did the Oilers come to $12.5M per season for Connor McDavid?

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Connor McDavid happy to stay in Edmonton Oilers jersey: ‘I want to win here’

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Edmonton Oilers sign Connor McDavid: ‘Not a bad way to start the next 9 years’

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Connor McDavid, Cam Talbot reflect on Edmonton Oilers season: ‘We really raised the bar’