draisaitl, Kucherov, Hellebuyck Dominate NHL Regular Season
Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl led the NHL with 52 goals in the 2024-25 regular season, which concluded Thursday night. Tampa Bay Lightning’s nikita Kucherov topped the scoring charts, while Winnipeg Jets‘ Connor Hellebuyck secured the William M. Jennings Trophy for the second straight year.
Draisaitl Reaches 50-Goal Milestone
Draisaitl, 29, was the sole player to surpass the 50-goal mark this season. William nylander of the Toronto Maple Leafs finished second in goal-scoring with 45 goals.
Kucherov Leads League in Points
Kucherov, 31, ended the regular season with 121 points comprised of 37 goals and 84 assists. Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche followed with 116 points, five points behind Kucherov.
This is not the first time Kucherov has topped the league in points, having previously achieved the feat with 128 points in 2018-19 and 144 points last season.
Hellebuyck claims Jennings Trophy as Top Goaltender
Connor Hellebuyck won the William M. Jennings Trophy on Wednesday,marking his second consecutive year receiving the award. The Winnipeg Jets allowed the fewest goals against (191) in the league.
jets Soar to Presidents’ Trophy
The Winnipeg Jets also clinched the Presidents’ Trophy for the first time in franchise history, finishing first in the league with 116 points.
What is the significance of the Presidents’ Trophy in the NHL?
draisaitl, Kucherov, Hellebuyck Dominate NHL Regular Season
Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl led the NHL with 52 goals in the 2024-25 regular season, which concluded Thursday night. Tampa Bay Lightning’s nikita Kucherov topped the scoring charts, while Winnipeg Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck secured the William M. Jennings Trophy for the second straight year.
Draisaitl Reaches 50-Goal Milestone
Draisaitl, 29, was the sole player to surpass the 50-goal mark this season. William nylander of the Toronto Maple leafs finished second in goal-scoring with 45 goals.
Kucherov leads League in Points
Kucherov, 31, ended the regular season with 121 points comprised of 37 goals and 84 assists. Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche followed with 116 points, five points behind Kucherov.
This is not the first time Kucherov has topped the league in points, having previously achieved the feat with 128 points in 2018-19 and 144 points last season.
Hellebuyck claims Jennings Trophy as Top Goaltender
Connor Hellebuyck won the William M. Jennings Trophy on Wednesday,marking his second consecutive year receiving the award. The Winnipeg Jets allowed the fewest goals against (191) in the league.
jets Soar to Presidents’ Trophy
The Winnipeg Jets also clinched the Presidents’ Trophy for the first time in franchise history, finishing first in the league with 116 points.
Q&A: NHL Regular season Highlights
- Who was the top goal scorer in the 2024-25 NHL regular season?
- Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers led the league with 52 goals.
- Which player led the league in total points?
- Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning topped the points chart with 121 points (37 goals,84 assists).
- who won the William M.Jennings Trophy, and what does it signify?
- Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets won the William M. Jennings trophy for the second straight year. This trophy is awarded to the goaltender(s) on the team that allows the fewest goals against in the regular season.
- Which team won the Presidents’ Trophy?
- The Winnipeg Jets won the Presidents’ Trophy, awarded to the team with the most points in the regular season. They finished with 116 points.
- How many times has Kucherov led the league in points?
- This isn’t Kucherov’s first rodeo! He also led the league in points in 2018-19 (128 points) and last season (144 points).
- Interesting Trivia: What’s the biggest difference between point leaders like Kucherov and goal-scorers like Draisaitl?
- Point leaders often excel at playmaking and assists, while goal scorers primarily focus on finding the back of the net. Kucherov’s high assist total showcases his playmaking skills, while Draisaitl’s goal total highlights his finishing ability.
The 2024-25 NHL regular season was a showcase of individual brilliance and team success. Keep an eye on these players and teams as the playoffs begin!
