NHL Teams Unveiled: Surprising Grades for the 2024-25 Season's Highs and Lows – The New York Times

Washington Capitals (51-22-9): A

They shuffled their feet at the end a bit and cost themselves an A+, but the Capitals’ season has still been an unqualified success. Alex Ovechkin broke the all-time career goals record, the new guys made major impacts, young players took important steps and they went from a fringe playoff team to the No. 1 seed in the East. What more could you want? — Sean Gentille

Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4): A+

I expected Winnipeg to be a playoff team, but last year’s 110 points seemed tough to replicate with so many games against an improved Central Division. Now the Jets are first-time Presidents’ Trophy winners, with a 56-22-4 record and 116 points. Winnipeg won its first-ever Central Division title. Connor Hellebuyck won his second straight Jennings Trophy, will probably win his second straight Vezina and may even win the Hart. Plus, Josh Morrissey was elite all over again and Dylan Samberg emerged as a top-four defenseman. The power play was way better, finishing first, which helped four of Winnipeg’s top-six forwards set career highs in points. This was an A+ season and then some. — Murat Ates

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