Nathan MacKinnon Leads the Pack in Rocket Richard Odds
Nathan MacKinnon is currently leading the league in goals, and his impressive scoring ability has catapulted him to the top of the Rocket Richard odds board, surpassing Leon Draisaitl. As the NHL season progresses, MacKinnon’s chances of capturing the Rocket Richard Trophy continue to grow. The latest odds have MacKinnon at +160, making him the favorite to win the award.
Photo By – IMAGN Images. Nathan MacKinnon in NHL action.
Understanding the Rocket Richard Odds
The Rocket Richard Trophy is awarded annually to the NHL player who scores the most goals during the regular season. Most sportsbooks display the odds in the American format, with the favorite having a minus sign (-) ahead of their odds. For example, if a player has odds of -400, a bettor would need to wager $400 to win $100. On the other hand, underdogs have plus (+) odds, which indicate the amount a bettor would win for every $100 wagered. In MacKinnon’s case, his current odds of +160 mean that a bettor would win $160 for every $100 wagered if he were to lead the league in goals.
Rocket Richard Trends and History
Despite being one of the most prestigious awards in the NHL, the Rocket Richard winner has only gone on to win the Hart Trophy in the same season six times. Alex Ovechkin has achieved this feat three times, showcasing his incredible goal-scoring ability. Additionally, no defenseman has ever won the Rocket Richard Trophy, highlighting the dominance of forwards in the league. Ovechkin has won an impressive 40% of all Rocket Richard Trophies ever awarded, cementing his status as one of the greatest goal-scorers in NHL history.
Recent Winners of the Rocket Richard Trophy
A look at recent winners of the Rocket Richard Trophy reveals a mix of established stars and rising talent. The table below shows the winners of the award from the 2011-12 season to the 2024-25 season.
| Season | Player | Total goals | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Leon Draisaitl | 52 | Edmonton Oilers |
| 2023-24 | Auston Matthews | 69 | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 2022-23 | Connor McDavid | 64 | Edmonton Oilers |
| 2021-22 | Auston Matthews | 60 | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 2020-21 | Auston Matthews | 41 | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 2019-20 | Alexander Ovechkin/David Pastrnak | 48 | Washington Capitals/Boston Bruins |
| 2018-19 | Alexander Ovechkin | 51 | Washington Capitals |
| 2017-18 | Alexander Ovechkin | 49 | Washington Capitals |
| 2016-17 | Sidney Crosby | 44 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 2015-16 | Alexander Ovechkin | 50 | Washington Capitals |
| 2014-15 | Alexander Ovechkin | 53 | Washington Capitals |
| 2013-14 | Alexander Ovechkin | 51 | Washington Capitals |
| 2012-13 | Alexander Ovechkin | 32 | Washington Capitals |
| 2011-12 | Steven Stamkos | 60 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
