Which NHL franchise has won the Presidents' Trophy the most times?

The Detroit Red Wings have won the Presidents’ Trophy more times than any other NHL franchise, with six victories. The award goes to the team that finishes the regular season with the league’s best record, measured by points.

Detroit’s six wins came in 1994–95, 1995–96, 2001–02, 2003–04, 2005–06, and 2007–08. The Red Wings’ dominance was part of a remarkable era in which they also made the playoffs for 25 consecutive seasons, from 1991–92 through 2015–16.

The Presidents’ Trophy was introduced for the 1985–86 season, when the Edmonton Oilers became its first recipient. Winning it guarantees home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs if the team keeps advancing, but it does not guarantee the Stanley Cup.

That distinction causes a common mix-up: Montreal has the most Stanley Cup championships, while Detroit holds the record for Presidents’ Trophy wins. The Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, and Colorado Avalanche are among the other leading winners.