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Frederik Andersen to be recognized with the William M. Jennings Trophy

Frederik Andersen and John Gibson of the Anaheim Ducks will both be recognized at the 2016 NHL Awards in Las Vegas.

Frederik Andersen and John Gibson will share the William M. Jennings Trophy, which is awarded to the goalie who plays at least 25 games for the team with the fewest goals against in the regular season.

As the tandem in net for the Anaheim Ducks, they earned that honour.

The award amounts to a prize for the lowest Goals Against Average (GAA), and as the understanding of NHL statistics has grown, it's widely understood that GAA, like +/- is much more reflective of team play than individual goaltending skill.