Which NHL trophy goes to the goalie or goalies on the team with the fewest goals allowed?

The William M. Jennings Trophy goes to the goalie or goalies on the NHL team that allows the fewest goals during the regular season. It recognizes team defensive results, with eligible goaltenders required to have played at least 25 games.

The NHL introduced the trophy for the 1981–82 season in honor of William M. Jennings, a longtime New York Rangers governor and president. Before then, the Vezina Trophy served this statistical purpose, going to the goaltender or goaltenders whose team conceded the fewest goals.

The Vezina’s meaning changed after the Jennings was created. It is now awarded to the goaltender judged the best at the position, based on voting by NHL general managers. That distinction explains why the Jennings winner is not necessarily the same player who wins the Vezina.

The award can be shared when multiple goalies meet the playing-time requirement for the team with the league’s lowest goals-against total. It is therefore different from the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship and the Calder Trophy for rookie achievement.