Three Avalanche secure Rocket Richard and Jennings trophies

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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.

He's a Rocket man

Congratulations to Nathan MacKinnon on winning the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy! pic.twitter.com/hdpc19IGfQ

— P – Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) April 17, 2026

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?

THE LUMBERYARD!

Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood have secured the William M. Jennings Trophy as the goalies (min. 25 games played) for the team with the fewest goals against during the regular season! #NHLAwardspic.twitter.com/hgDcvEtEvq

— NHL (@NHL) April 17, 2026

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