The Vezina Trophy is an annual award given to the best goaltender in the National Hockey League (NHL). Established in 1927, it honors Georges Vezina, a legendary goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens. The trophy is awarded based on voting by NHL general managers at the end of each regular season. To determine the winner, the goaltenders are evaluated based on their performance statistics, including goals against average, save percentage, and shutouts. The Vezina Trophy is one of the most prestigious awards in hockey, highlighting the importance of goaltending in the sport.