During the 2024-25 NHL season, Spencer Carbery took the helm of the Washington Capitals and really turned things around. They ended up with an impressive 51-22-9 record, clinching the top position in both the Metropolitan Division and the Eastern Conference with a total of 111 points. This 20-point improvement from last season is actually the third-largest gain in the league.
With Carbery at the helm, the Capitals’ offense really took off, landing them in second place in the NHL with 286 goals. Their defense also held its own, tying for eighth by giving up just 2.79 goals per game. Even though his team couldn’t bring home another Stanley Cup for NHL’s top goal scorer Alex Ovechkin after losing to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Carbery has still earned quite a bit of recognition.
On X, hockey insider Frank Seravalli reported: “Beautiful moment for Spencer Carbery as he’s surprised by his family and #allcaps with the 2025 Jack Adams Award as coach of the year. All of those stops along the way, leading you to right where you’re supposed to be.” Spencer Carbery had a truly heartwarming and historic moment when he received the 2024-25 Jack Adams Award, which honors him as the NHL’s Coach of the Year.
In a heartfelt surprise set up by the Capitals and his family, Carbery thought he was just taking part in a regular end-of-season interview. Instead, he was surprised by the arrival of his wife and kids, who brought him the prestigious trophy, creating a really emotional and memorable moment.
Beautiful moment for Spencer Carbery as he’s surprised by his family and #allcaps with the 2025 Jack Adams Award as coach of the year.
All of those stops along the way, leading you to right where you’re supposed to be.pic.twitter.com/xgXgjxUn9w
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 7, 2025
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