The Presidents’ Trophy is awarded each NHL season to the team with the best regular-season record. It was first introduced in 1985–86 by the NHL’s Board of Governors to formally recognize the league’s top-performing team.
The Winnipeg Jets won the 2024–25 Presidents’ Trophy with a 56-22-4 record and 116 points, setting new franchise records for wins and points. They allowed a league-low 191 goals to also claim the William M. Jennings Trophy and led the NHL with a +86 goal differential. Their power play ranked first at 28.9%, and they tied for third in goals scored with 277.
Presidents' Trophy Winner List
In 2024–25, the Winnipeg Jets won the Presidents' Trophy with 116 points but lost in the Second Round to Dallas. The New York Rangers claimed it in 2023–24 with 114 points and reached the Conference Finals. The 2022–23 Boston Bruins set a record with 135 points but were upset in the First Round. Florida won in 2021–22 and Colorado in 2020–21, both losing in the Second Round. Recent winners often struggled in the playoffs, with exceptions like the 2012–13 Blackhawks, 2007–08 Red Wings, 2001–02 Red Wings, 2000–01 Avalanche, 1998–99 Stars, 1993–94 Rangers, and 1988–89 Flames, who all won the Stanley Cup.
| Year | Winner | Points | Playoff result |
| 2024-25 | Winnipeg Jets | 116 | Lost Second Round (DAL) |
| 2023-24 | New York Rangers | 114 | Lost Conference Finals (FLA) |
| 2022–23 | Boston Bruins | 135 | Lost First Round (FLA) |
| 2021–22 | Florida Panthers | 122 | Lost Second Round (VGK) |
| 2020–21 | Colorado Avalanche | 82 | Lost Second Round (VGK) |
| 2019–20 | Boston Bruins | 100 | Lost Second Round (TBL) |
| 2018–19 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 128 | Lost First Round (CBJ) |
| 2017–18 | Nashville Predators | 117 | Lost Second Round (WPG) |
| 2016–17 | Washington Capitals | 118 | Lost Second Round (PIT) |
| 2015–16 | Washington Capitals | 120 | Lost Second Round (PIT) |
| 2014–15 | New York Rangers | 113 | Lost Conference Finals (TBL) |
| 2013–14 | Boston Bruins | 117 | Lost Second Round (MTL) |
| 2012–13 | Chicago Blackhawks | 77 | Won Stanley Cup |
| 2011–12 | Vancouver Canucks | 111 | Lost Conference Quarterfinals (LAK) |
| 2010–11 | Vancouver Canucks | 117 | Lost Stanley Cup Finals (BOS) |
| 2009–10 | Washington Capitals | 121 | Lost Conference Quarterfinals (MTL) |
| 2008–09 | San Jose Sharks | 117 | Lost Conference Quarterfinals (ANA) |
| 2007–08 | Detroit Red Wings | 115 | Won Stanley Cup |
| 2006–07 | Buffalo Sabres | 113 | Lost Conference Finals (OTT) |
| 2005–06 | Detroit Red Wings | 124 | Lost Conference Quarterfinals (EDM) |
| 2004–05 | Season cancelled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout | ||
| 2003–04 | Detroit Red Wings | 109 | Lost Conference Semifinals (CGY) |
| 2002–03 | Ottawa Senators | 113 | Lost Conference Finals (NJD) |
| 2001–02 | Detroit Red Wings | 116 | Won Stanley Cup |
| 2000–01 | Colorado Avalanche | 118 | Won Stanley Cup |
| 1999–2000 | St. Louis Blues | 114 | Lost Conference Quarterfinals (SJS) |
| 1998–99 | Dallas Stars | 114 | Won Stanley Cup |
| 1997–98 | Dallas Stars | 109 | Lost Conference Finals (DET) |
| 1996–97 | Colorado Avalanche | 107 | Lost Conference Finals (DET) |
| 1995–96 | Detroit Red Wings | 131 | Lost Conference Finals (COL) |
| 1994–95 | Detroit Red Wings | 70 | Lost Stanley Cup Finals (NJD) |
| 1993–94 | New York Rangers | 112 | Won Stanley Cup |
| 1992–93 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 119 | Lost Division Finals (NYI) |
| 1991–92 | New York Rangers | 105 | Lost Division Finals (PIT) |
| 1990–91 | Chicago Blackhawks | 106 | Lost Division Semifinals (MNS) |
| 1989–90 | Boston Bruins | 101 | Lost Stanley Cup Finals (EDM) |
| 1988–89 | Calgary Flames | 117 | Won Stanley Cup |
| 1987–88 | Calgary Flames | 105 | Lost Division Finals (EDM) |
| 1986–87 | Edmonton Oilers | 106 | Won Stanley Cup |
| 1985–86 | Edmonton Oilers | 119 | Lost Division Finals (CGY) |
FAQ's on Presidents' Trophy Winners
A. The Detroit Red Wings lead with six Presidents' Trophy wins.
A. The WInnipeg Jets are the first Canadian franchise to win the award since the Vancouver Canucks in 2011-12.
A. The Washington Capitals won the Presidents' Trophies 3 times (2009–10, 2015–16, 2016–17).
A. The Presidents' Trophy is awarded each NHL season to the team with the best regular-season record.
A. Calgary, Dallas, Detroit, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Washington have won the Presidents' Trophy in consecutive seasons; only Detroit did it consecutively twice.
