Apr 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Chicago Blackhawks wave to fans after the game against the Winnipeg Jets at United Center. It was the teamsÕ last home game of the season. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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NHL President’s Trophy -Who won the President’s Trophy this season?

With the regular season nearing its end, the Winnipeg Jets won the NHL’s prestigious Presidents' Trophy.

The race for the Presidents’ Trophy is coming down to a crucial point for all the teams. This trophy is awarded to the team that finishes with the most points, and while it’s a big achievement, it doesn’t always lead to playoff glory.

Over the years, only a handful of teams have won the Presidents’ Trophy and the Stanley Cup in the same season. The last team to do it was the Chicago Blackhawks back in 2013.

This year, the Winnipeg Jets lead the pack with 114 points and a 55–21–4 record. Their recent shootout win against the Blackhawks helped them lock up the top seed in the Western Conference, and they’ve never won the Presidents’ Trophy before, so there’s a lot at stake, but The Winnipeg Jets clinched the Presidents’ Trophy despite a 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at Canada Life Centre on Sunday.

Right behind them are the Washington Capitals, sitting at 111 points with a strong 53–19–5 record. They’re still in the hunt, and their last few games could change everything. The New York Rangers will not be in the NHL’s playoffs for the first time since 2021. They are just the fourth team in NHL history to go from winning the Presidents’ Trophy to missing the playoffs in the following season. With only a handful of games left, each point is crucial, and contending teams understand that claiming the top spot brings not just prestige but also the weight of history and expectation.

The city that never sleeps has been put to bed.

The New York Rangers will not be in the NHL's playoffs for the first time since 2021.

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Who won the NHL President’s Trophy this season?

The Winnipeg Jets have had an unforgettable 2024-25 season, starting off with an incredible 15-1-0 run and keeping that momentum going strong. With the regular season coming to a close and the Stanley Cup Playoffs just around the corner, the Jets are already celebrating big achievements.

They’ve not only clinched the Central Division title for the first time in franchise history, but they’ve also secured their first-ever Presidents’ Trophy — a major milestone. This trophy is awarded each year to the team with the best regular season record, and the Jets locked it up after the Washington Capitals lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets. That result sealed the deal, and with a 55-21-4 record and 114 points through 80 games, no other team can catch them now.

THE CREAM OF THE CROP! 🙌

The @NHLJets take home the Presidents' Trophy for the first time in franchise history as the team with the highest point total this season!

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Throughout the season, it was a close race between Winnipeg and Washington for the top spot in the league, but the Jets pulled ahead when it mattered most.

What is the President’s Trophy in NHL?

The Presidents’ Trophy in the NHL is an award given to the team that finishes the regular season with the most points in the standings. It means that the team was the best across all 82 games, consistent, dominant, and tough to beat.

Points are earned through wins and overtime losses, so the team with the highest total at the end of the regular season takes home the trophy.

It’s a big achievement, but it comes with pressure, too. While winning shows you had a great season, it doesn’t guarantee success in the playoffs. Only a few teams have gone on to win the Stanley Cup after winning the Presidents’ Trophy. Still, it’s a mark of excellence and something every team in the league would love to claim.

How do you win the President’s Trophy in NHL?

To win the Presidents’ Trophy in the NHL, a team needs to finish the regular season with the most points in the league. Here’s how it works in simple terms:

Points System:

A team earns 2 points for a win, 1 point for an overtime or shootout loss, and 0 points for a regulation loss.
Teams play a total of 82 games in the regular season, and the points they accumulate during those games determine the standings.

Tie-Breaker Rules:

If two or more teams finish with the same number of points, the tie-breaker goes first to the number of wins a team has.
If they’re still tied, the next tie-breaker is the team’s goal difference (goals scored minus goals allowed).
If there’s still a tie after that, it moves to the next criteria, which might involve regulation wins or even games played.

Award:

The team with the most points at the end of the regular season, after tiebreakers, wins the Presidents’ Trophy.

Prize:

The team gets the trophy, plus home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs (although this can be overridden if they’re knocked out before the finals).

Not a Guarantee for Playoffs Success:

While it’s a huge achievement, winning the Presidents’ Trophy doesn’t guarantee playoff success. There have been several instances where Presidents’ Trophy winners didn’t make it far in the postseason or didn’t win the Stanley Cup.

The true test begins with the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the pressure is higher, the games are tougher, and anything can happen. Even the strongest regular-season team can be knocked out early when the postseason drama kicks in.

Now that the Jets have won the Presidents’ Trophy, of course, some fans might be nervous, as the Presidents’ Trophy is known for being a bit of a curse, as many winners struggle to go deep in the playoffs. But if goaltender Connor Hellebuyck continues playing at his MVP level and the team’s offense stays sharp, the Jets will be a force to reckon with this postseason.

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