Toronto Maple Leafs star Oston Matthews has won the Ted Lindsay Award, given to the NHL’s most notable player, according to the vote.
The victory makes him the first player in the history of Maple Leafs to win this honor, and only the second American-born player to win Patrick Kane in 2015-16.
Matthews defeated finalists Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and Roman Josie of the Nashville Predators to win the award on Tuesday night in Tampa Bay.
“I can’t tell you enough about how humble it is to win this award, named after the late Ted Lindsay,” Matthews said in his acceptance speech. “Roman, Connor, congratulations to you guys on the amazing seasons. You are amazing players and I have a lot of respect for both of you.”
Matthews, who has played in 73 of Toronto’s regular games, has been instrumental in helping Maple Leafs secure the best season of 115 points.
In addition to leading Leafs by points this season with 106, Matthews led the league in goals with 60 – setting a franchise record that brought him his second consecutive Rocket Richard trophy.
“My family means to me the whole world that you are here with me, thank you boys, just for your unwavering support, I can’t thank you enough, boys,” Matthews said. “It just means a lot to be recognized by my peers and the guys I compete against every night, a fight against, it just means a lot.”
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