As the playoffs start winding down it's time for us to take a moment to recognize the players, teams, coaches and managers that have excelled throughout the season. Tonight we begin with awards that aren't contested and have a clear winner. Over the next few weeks, polls will be posted on Slack giving every GM the chance to vote for who they think should win the Norris, Hart, etc. So let's get started.
President's Trophy: Awarded to the top team in the regular season.
Winner: Florida Panthers
Prince of Wales Trophy: Awarded to the top playoff team in the Eastern Conference.
Winner: Montreal Canadiens
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl: Awarded to the top playoff team in the Western Conference.
Winner: Colorado Avalanche
Art Ross Trophy: Awarded to the player who finished the regular season with the most points.
Winner: Leon Draisaitl (99 points)
Maurice Richard Trophy: Awarded to the player who scored the most goals in the regular season.
Winner: Leon Draisaitl (51 goals)
William M. Jennings Trophy: Awarded to the goalies with the fewest goals against.
Winner(s): Frederik Andersen (Toronto)
Those are the awards for tonight. Now here are some notable mentions that won't get you a trophy.
Most goals scored: Vegas Golden Knights (247)
Least goals scored: Dallas Stars (135)
Best plus/minus: Florida Panthers (+60)
Worst plus/minus: Dallas Stars: (-82)
Most wins by a goalie: Robin Lehner (45) Panthers
Best save percentage: Frederik Andersen (91.94%) Toronto
Best GAA: Jake Oettinger (1.93) Devils
Most shutouts: New Jersey Devils (13)
Most Hits: Boston Bruins (1599)
Best power play: Montreal Canadiens (23.78%)
Worst power play: Dallas Stars (10.68%)
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Best penalty kill: Columbus Blue Jackets (87.68%)
Worst penalty kill: Minnesota Wild (77.15%)
Best faceoff team: New Jersey Devils (55.30%)
Most penalized: Boston Bruins (725 minutes)
Least penalized: Arizona Coyotes: (494 minutes)
Most blocked shots: Devon Toews (129) Montreal
So that's all for tonight. Stay tuned for the polls and have your say in who will be the big winners this season.