Jets earn first Presidents' Trophy in franchise history
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The Winnipeg Jets have clinched the NHL's Presidents' Trophy for the first time in franchise history.
Despite dropping a 4-1 decision to the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night, Winnipeg secured the top spot in the regular season standings after the Washington Capitals fell to the Columbus Blue Jackets earlier in the day.
The Jets own a 55-22-4 record for 114 points with just one game remaining in the 2024-25 regular season. Winnipeg plays game 82 on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks.
Winnipeg will take on either the Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues or Calgary Flames in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
This marks the third straight year and the seventh time in the past eight seasons the Jets have the made the postseason.
Winnipeg have been eliminated in the opening round in each of the previous two seasons by the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche, respectively. Both series lasted five games.