Three Avalanche secure Rocket Richard and Jennings trophies

TL;DR

Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche wins the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy for leading the NHL with 53 goals, while the team’s goaltending duo of Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood secures the William M. Jennings Trophy for allowing the fewest goals this season.

Key points

Nathan MacKinnon won the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy
MacKinnon scored 53 goals in the 2025 season
Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood won the William M. Jennings Trophy
Avalanche allowed 203 goals against as a team
This is the second Jennings Trophy for the Avalanche

Colorado AvalancheNathan MacKinnonMackenzie BlackwoodScott Wedgewood

Mar 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates with goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) after the game against the San Jose Sharks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Given the outstanding regular season success of the 2025-26 Colorado Avalanche, the conclusion of that 82 game slate has added two prestigious awards to their trophy case ahead of the additional voted NHL awards which will be revealed at a later date. Nathan MacKinnon has made his case for a second Hart Memorial Trophy for the league MVP with a 127 points and a +57 rating in 80 games but his new career high of 53 goals was enough to pace the entire NHL this season. Therefore, MacKinnon has secured his first Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy and the second in Avalanche team history when Milan Hejduk won it with 50 goals in the 2002-03 season. At the other side of the ice, the tandem of Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood won the William M. Jennings Trophy for fewest goals allowed on the season with 203 goals against as a team. This is the second time the Avalanche have been awarded the trophy as previously Patrick Roy received the honors in 2001-02. Will either Wedgewood or Blackwood receive Vezina consideration for league’s top goaltender from the voters?

Q&A

Who won the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy in 2025?

Nathan MacKinnon won the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy in 2025 for scoring 53 goals.

What is the William M. Jennings Trophy and who won it in 2025?

The William M. Jennings Trophy is awarded for the fewest goals allowed in a season, and in 2025, it was won by Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood of the Colorado Avalanche.

How many goals did Nathan MacKinnon score in the 2025 season?

Nathan MacKinnon scored a career-high of 53 goals in the 2025 season.