Jonathan Quick Vezina Trophy (2013–14)

Lore & Background

The timing of this honor was critical. It arrived during a period where Quick had to maintain high-level performance after winning the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2012. By securing the Vezina in 2014, he proved his dominance was sustained rather than situational. This consistency allowed head coach Darryl Sutter to build a relentless defensive identity that terrified opposing offenses throughout the Pacific Division.

Reader's Guide

The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League’s top goaltender, selected by general managers. In the 2013–14 season, Jonathan Quick secured this prestigious honor for the second time in his career. This achievement capped a dominant regular season where he anchored the Los Angeles Kings defense with elite consistency and reflexes. Winning the Vezina during this specific campaign was crucial because it preceded another Stanley Cup victory later that calendar year.

Quick became one of the few goaltenders to win both the Vezina Trophy and the Conn Smythe Trophy in the same season, highlighting his status as the league’s premier netminder. For the Kings franchise, this award marked a historic milestone, as he remains the only goaltender in team history to ever receive the honor. The 2013–14 campaign solidified Quick’s legacy alongside Drew Doughty and Anze Kopitar during the club’s championship window. It demonstrated that his performance was not a fluke of the previous Cup run but sustained excellence at the highest level.

This record stands as a testament to the defensive structure built by head coach Darryl Sutter, with Quick serving as the final line of defense.

Did You Know?

• He won the award once during his tenure with the club, in the 2013–14 season.
• Quick became one of few goalies to win both the Vezina and Conn Smythe, though in different years (Conn Smythe in 2012, Vezina in 2014).
• His nickname 'JQ' was prominently displayed on his helmet during this championship era.