Rocket Richard Trophy Odds (2026-27)

The following post features Rocket Richard Trophy Odds (2026-27).

With the NHL season approaching, sportsbooks have released the Rocket Richard Trophy odds, providing a look at the top contenders for the award recognizing the league’s leading goal scorer.

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As the NHL season progresses, bettors and fans can see which elite goal-scorers are maintaining the pace to separate themselves in the race for the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy.

So, how is the Rocket Richard Trophy race shaping up for 2026-27? Here’s what you need to know.

Rocket Richard Trophy Odds (2026-27)

Below is a table displaying the odds for the Rocket Richard Trophy. All odds were sourced on September 22, 2026. Click here for the very latest odds (via OddsChecker).

Preseason Player Spotlights

Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche)

The reigning Rocket Richard Trophy winner enters the new season after posting a career-high 53 goals in 2025-26. MacKinnon has now scored 50 or more goals in two of the past three seasons and continues to produce at an elite level as the engine of Colorado’s high-powered offense. With his speed, shot, and consistency, he remains the favorite to defend his title.

Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers)

Coming off a 52-goal campaign that earned him the Rocket Richard Trophy in 2024-25, Draisaitl remains one of the most dangerous pure scorers in the league. His combination of size, elite shot, and ability to dominate in all situations keeps him among the top contenders to lead the NHL in goals once again.

Cole Caufield (Montreal Canadiens)

Caufield pushed MacKinnon to the final day of the 2025-26 season, finishing with a career-best 51 goals. The dynamic sniper has developed into one of the league’s premier pure goal scorers, and with another year of chemistry alongside Nick Suzuki, he is expected to contend for the Rocket Richard once more.

Kirill Kaprizov (Minnesota Wild)

The electrifying Russian winger continues to drive Minnesota’s offense with his elite skill, speed, and finishing ability. Kaprizov has established himself as a consistent 40-plus goal threat and remains a legitimate threat to climb the goal-scoring race if the Wild’s supporting cast elevates around him.

Macklin Celebrini (San Jose Sharks)

In just his second NHL season, Celebrini already established himself as a high-end offensive force with 45 goals and 115 points in 2025-26. The young star’s combination of vision, shot, and hockey IQ suggests he is only going to improve as a goal scorer, making him a rising contender for the Rocket Richard.

Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs)

A three-time Rocket Richard winner, Matthews remains one of the purest goal scorers of his generation despite recent fluctuations in production. When healthy and locked in, few players in the league can match his ability to find the net at a high volume, keeping him firmly in the conversation for the league lead in goals.

Rocket Richard Trophy Winner (2025-26)

Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche) won the 2025-26 Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the NHL’s leading goal scorer.

It was MacKinnon’s first career Rocket Richard Trophy after he finished the season with a career-high 53 goals in 80 games. He finished two goals ahead of Montreal’s Cole Caufield (51) and joined Milan Hejduk (2002-03) as the only players in Avalanche/Nordiques franchise history to claim the award.

MacKinnon held sole possession of the league lead for much of the season, scored in 39 of his 80 games, and recorded 14 multi-goal performances. His 53 goals powered Colorado’s high-powered offense and helped the Avalanche capture the Presidents’ Trophy.

Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard Trophy

The Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard Trophy is presented annually to the player finishing the regular season as the League’s goal-scoring leader. Unlike the Hart and Calder Trophies, the Rocket Richard is a purely statistical award that involves no voting by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association or general managers. It is simply awarded to the player(s) with the highest goal total. This direct criteria means there are no tiebreakers; if multiple players finish the regular season with the same number of goals, the trophy is shared, which has occurred several times in its history, including a rare three-way tie in 2004.

Rocket Richard Trophy Winners (by Year)

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