Mar 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) looks on during the third period against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

On Sunday, March 12, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid was named the Ted Lindsay Award winner for the fifth time. The announcement occurred while McDavid was playing against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. This achievement marks the fifth single instance where the center has received this specific honor, continuing his professional success within the league while competing in the third period of the game against the Stars.