Connor McDavid at NHL Awards after receiving 2017-18 TLA

June 20, 2018

The Edmonton Oilers captain became the first two-time TLA recipient before age of 22.

Connor McDavid joined NHLPA.com backstage at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas moments after being named the 2017-18 Ted Lindsay Award recipient to discuss his feelings and emotions after being named the 'most outstanding player' in the NHL for the second consecutive season.

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