Hockey Hall of Fame - NHL Trophies

Presidents' Trophy

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An annual award to the NHL club finishing the regular season with the best overall record.

The winner receives $200,000, to be split evenly between the team and its players.

The Edmonton Oilers were the first-ever winners of the Presidents' Trophy in 1985-86

History

The trophy was presented to the National Hockey League in 1985-86 by the NHL Board of Governors to recognize the team compiling the top regular-season record.

COLORADO AVALANCHE

For the second time in franchise history the Colorado Avalanche captured the Presidents' Trophy by finishing first overall in the NHL with a seven-point lead over New Jersey and Detroit. The Avalanche finished with a 52-16-10-4 record led by both an outstanding defence and a high-powered offence, ranked third in the league with 270 goals for and 192 goals against. Their special team efficiency also led the way, having the best road power play (24.4%) and third best power play overall (22.0%).


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