Rocket Richard Trophy Odds (2025-26)

The following post features Rocket Richard Trophy Odds (2025-26).

With the 2025-26 NHL season underway, 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 2025-26? Here’s what you need to know.

Overview

Last season, center Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers captured his first career Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, recognizing him as the league’s leading goal scorer. Draisaitl clinched the award with 52 goals in just 71 games, seven goals ahead of runner-up William Nylander, and was the only player to reach the 50-goal mark. His campaign was built on phenomenal finishing, posting a career-high 21.7% shooting percentage while setting a new single-season NHL record with six overtime goals. Despite missing 11 games—a record for a trophy winner—Draisaitl led the goals race from mid-December onward and cemented his status as one of the game’s premier goal-scorers.

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 Odds (2025-26)

Below is a table displaying the odds for the Rocket Richard Trophy. All odds were sourced on Oct 26, 2025. Click here for the very latest odds (via OddsChecker).

Player Spotlights

Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers, +310)

Draisaitl is the marginal favorite early in the 2025-26 NHL season, having captured his first Rocket Richard Trophy last season with 52 goals in just 71 games. His +310 odds reflect the high probability that he repeats as the goal-scoring champion. The betting case is built on his elite shot, tremendous size, and role on the NHL’s top power play, where he often occupies the fearsome one-timer position. Draisaitl is guaranteed prime scoring chances alongside Connor McDavid, giving him a safe path to a 50+ goal total and making him the most reliable futures bet to lead the league.

Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs, +370)

Matthews is the three-time winner who holds the modern-era peak of 69 goals (2023-24), making him the prime threat to Draisaitl. His +370 odds are a slight discount due to a down season (33 goals in 67 games) where he struggled with injuries. The betting proposition is that Matthews is fully healthy and will reclaim his undisputed role as the Maple Leafs’ primary finisher following the departure of Mitch Marner. If Matthews can play 75+ games and return to his goal-scoring ceiling, his lightning-fast release and high shot volume will challenge for the 60-goal mark and give him excellent value.

Kirill Kaprizov (Minnesota Wild, +550)

Kaprizov is an explosive goal-scorer who offers strong betting value at +550. His case rests on the idea of maximizing individual production on a Wild team that lacks the offensive firepower of Edmonton or Toronto. Kaprizov was producing at a 50-goal pace in half a season last year before injury, showcasing his immense potential. The betting angle is simple: he is the primary trigger man on the Wild’s power play and is a lock for high-usage offensive minutes. If he can maintain a clean bill of health and finish his high volume of shots, he is perfectly positioned for a career-high goal total that could surprise the field.

Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche, +1300)

MacKinnon is priced as an enticing long shot despite being an elite scorer, reflecting his identity as a high-volume playmaker who prioritizes assists (leading the league last season). The betting value at +1300 is based on his ability to challenge for both the Art Ross and Rocket Richard simultaneously, a rarity. For this to cash, MacKinnon needs to maintain his high shot volume (over 400 last year) but convert at a career-best rate, potentially hitting 50 goals and giving him the necessary goal-scoring edge to break any scoring-title ties. This is a high-risk, high-reward bet on efficiency and overall production.

David Pastrnak (Boston Bruins, +1900)

Pastrnak is the proven veteran value pick at +1900, having already shared the Rocket Richard Trophy once and hit a career high of 61 goals two seasons ago. The betting case for Pastrnak is compelling because, with the Bruins expected to take a step back, the entire offensive load falls squarely on his shoulders. He is guaranteed maximum usage in all situations and remains one of the league’s most durable stars (playing 82 games last season). If his high shot volume translates into a 50-goal campaign for a Boston team fighting for a playoff spot, his individual brilliance will be heavily rewarded by voters.

Rocket Richard Trophy Winners (2015-Present)

The table below highlights every Rocket Richard Trophy winner since 2015.

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