🏆 Who Are The Favorite to Win the NHL Hart Trophy?
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Nathan MacKinnon is currently the favorite to win the Hart Trophy in the 2025-26 season. The table below illustrates the current odds.
| Player Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | -155 |
| Macklin Celebrini | +230 |
| Nikita Kucherov | +450 |
| Connor McDavid | +650 |
Nathan MacKinnon MVP Odds
Nathan MacKinnon went wild in the 2024-25 season, tallying 32 goals and 84 assists for a total of 116 points. While those numbers were down from his ridiculous 140-point season in the 2023-24 season, it was still a fantastic mark, and it showed how talented MacKinnon is. MacKinnon will always be a threat to win the Hart Trophy, and look for his second Hart Trophy in three seasons.
Macklin Celebrini MVP Odds
Macklin Celebrini is already showing why he was one of the most anticipated prospects in recent years, bringing immediate impact and maturity to San Jose’s lineup in the 2025–26 season. His dynamic skill set—highlighted by elite skating, sharp vision, and a natural scoring touch—has given the Sharks a legitimate offensive threat every time he hits the ice. Celebrini plays with confidence beyond his age, driving possession, creating plays under pressure, and proving he can handle top-line responsibilities. As he continues to grow, he’s quickly becoming the centerpiece of San Jose’s rebuild and a bright beacon for the franchise’s future.
Close Contenders for the Hart Trophy
Nikita Kucherov MVP Odds
Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning's impressive right winger, has reasserted himself as a contender for the NHL's Hart Trophy this season. Now, he looks to build upon another great season after notching 37 goals and 84 assists over 78 games for the Bolts. Kucherov is still a dangerous shooter and an elite playmaker.
Connor McDavid MVP Odds
Connor McDavid had another strong season, scoring 26 goals and 74 assists through 67 games. Assuming he can play more this coming season, that will increase his chances of winning his fourth Hart Trophy. Currently, the oddsmakers list him as the absolute favorite going into the 2025-26 season, but he needs to stay healthy throughout the regular season to keep his spot.
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How to Bet on the NHL MVP
Want to make a bet on the Hart Trophy? Go to your favorite sports betting site or Ontario betting app and check out the awards section. You'll be able to find the Hart Trophy odds there. Once you set up an account, you are ready to place your bet. If you place an early bet on a longshot, you have a better chance to win a big bet, but you can place a bet anytime throughout the season as the odds change. Come back to this page after the Stanley Cup concludes to see the new odds for next season.
How the Hart Trophy Voting Works
The Hart Trophy is selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Each writer casts a ballot with five players on it and they're given points based on where they are ordered (10-7-5-3-1). Once the votes are tallied, three finalists are named. The trophy is awarded at the NHL Awards Ceremony following the Stanley Cup playoffs.
How to Find the Best Odds
Odds vary from sportsbook to sportsbook so do your homework and visit a few before you place your bet. DraftKings is an NHL partner and has good information on its site and app. The other major sportsbooks also have dedicated coverage of the NHL sports betting scene.
NHL Hart Trophy Winners From The Past 20 Years
Player | Team | Season |
Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 2024-25 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | Colorado Avalanche | 2023-24 |
Connor McDavid | Edmonton Oilers | 2022-23 |
Auston Matthews | Toronto Maple Leafs | 2021-22 |
Connor McDavid | Edmonton Oilers | 2020-21 |
Leon Draisaitl | Edmonton Oilers | 2019-20 |
Nikita Kucherov | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2018-19 |
Taylor Hall | New Jersey Devils | 2017-18 |
Connor McDavid | Edmonton Oilers | 2016-17 |
Patrick Kane | Chicago Blackhawks | 2015-16 |
Carey Price | Montreal Canadiens | 2014-15 |
Sidney Crosby | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2013-14 |
Alexander Ovechkin | Washington Capitals | 2012-13 |
Evgeni Malkin | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2011-12 |
Corey Perry | Anaheim Ducks | 2010-11 |
Henrik Sedin | Vancouver Canucks | 2009-10 |
Alexander Ovechkin | Washington Capitals | 2008-09 |
Alexander Ovechkin | Washington Capitals | 2007-08 |
Sidney Crosby | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2006-07 |
Joe Thornton | Boston Bruins/San Jose Sharks | 2005-06 |
Martin St. Louis | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2003-04 |
Peter Forsberg | Colorado Avalanche | 2002-03 |
NHL Hart Trophy Trivia
- Wayne Gretzky's nine MVPs not only are the most ever in NHL history, but he also holds the record for most MVPs in any North American team sport, including the NFL, MLB and NBA.
- There have only been two unanimous Hart Trophy winners -- Gretzky in the 1981-82 season and Connor McDavid in the 2020-21 season.
- The team with the most Hart Trophy winners is the Canadiens with 17.
- Joe Thornton is the only player to win the Hart Trophy after being traded at midseason. Thornton started the 2005-06 season with the Bruins, but they traded him to the Sharks.
- The first American to win the Hart Trophy was Brett Hull, who won it as a member of the Blues in 1990-91. Natives of Canada had won all of the MVPs before Hull.
From OntarioBets.com
NHL MVP Award FAQ
The greatest offensive threats who can win the Hart Trophy include Macklin Celebrini, Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov, and Nathan MacKinnon. Connor Hellebuyck flipped the script last season, becoming the first goalie in a decade to win the Hart Trophy.
Jason Robertson was not projected to be an MVP candidate, but he suddenly has a fringe chance of claiming the NHL MVP this season. Currently, he has +30000 odds of winning the Hart Trophy, or a .33% chance of claiming the Hart Trophy.
Nathan MacKinnon is currently the favorite to win the NHL MVP, as oddsmakers have him at -155 odds. He is leading the race, with Macklin Celebrini, Nikita Kucherov, and Connor McDavid trailing right behind him in the running for the Hart Trophy.
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