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NHL Names Hellebuyck, Kuemper, and Vasilevskiy as 2024-25 Vezina Trophy Finalists

The league recognized the standout seasons of three goaltenders, with Hellebuyck emerging as the frontrunner after leading the Jets to their first Presidents’ Trophy.

Apr 27, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save on ion Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique (19) during overtime in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images/File Photo
Apr 24, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) defends the net against the St. Louis Blues during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Apr 26, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save against the Florida Panthers in the first period during game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Connor Hellebuyck, Darcy Kuemper, and Andrei Vasilevskiy were officially announced as finalists for the NHL’s Vezina Trophy, awarded to the league’s top goaltender.
  • Hellebuyck led the league in goals against average (2.00), shutouts (eight), and goals saved above expected (39.6), securing his third consecutive Vezina nomination and second straight Jennings Trophy.
  • Hellebuyck backstopped the Winnipeg Jets to their first Presidents’ Trophy with a 47-12-3 record, solidifying his status as the favorite for this year’s Vezina.
  • Vasilevskiy rebounded from a challenging 2023-24 season, posting a .921 save percentage, 2.18 goals against average, and six shutouts in a league-high 63 starts.
  • Kuemper earned his first Vezina nomination in his 13-year career after a midseason trade to the Kings, where he recorded a 31-11-7 record, .921 save percentage, and 2.02 goals against average.