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Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2027: NHL Goalscorer Favorites

Brady Trettenero

By Brady Trettenero

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  • Which sniper is going to lead the NHL in goals this season?
  • Nathan MacKinnon seeks a repeat as the 2027 Rocket Richard Trophy winner
  • Track the Rocket Richard Trophy futures from the offseason right up to the start of the playoffs

The 2027 Rocket Richard Trophy odds have Leon Draisaitl at +300 to lead the NHL in goals, ahead of Kirill Kaprizov at +350, Auston Matthews at +500, Nathan MacKinnon at +800 and Cole Caufield at +1000 at DraftKings as of November 1, 2026.

The Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy is presented annually to the NHL player who finishes the regular season with the most goals. It is one of the most volatile futures markets in hockey, since a single hot shooter can run away with it.

We’ll be tracking the odds to win the 2027 Rocket Richard Trophy for NHL goalscorers all season long.

Nathan MacKinnon won his first Rocket in 2026 with 53 goals and opened as the favorite to repeat, with Cole Caufield, Leon Draisaitl and Kirill Kaprizov leading the chase. Compare NHL betting apps for more on where to bet these markets.

2027 Rocket Richard Trophy Odds

PlayerOdds
Leon Draisaitl+300
Kirill Kaprizov+350
Auston Matthews+500
Nathan MacKinnon+800
Cole Caufield+1000
Connor McDavid+1400
Macklin Celebrini+1700
Kyle Connor+1700
Jason Robertson+3000
Nikita Kucherov+3500
David Pastrnak+3500
Tage Thompson+3500
Wyatt Johnston+5000
Zach Hyman+12000

Odds as of November 1, 2026 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Odds are subject to change.

In the November 1 DraftKings prices above, Draisaitl leads a deep board, with Kaprizov and Matthews next. MacKinnon and Caufield remain among a long list of 40-goal threats. Connor McDavid (+1400) makes the board on ceiling alone even though he has trended toward setting up goals rather than scoring them.

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Odds for Top Rocket Richard Trophy Contenders

  • [November 1]: Leon Draisaitl moves into the lead at +297 in consensus Rocket Richard odds, shortening from +600 on October 16. Kirill Kaprizov improves from +600 to +335 and Auston Matthews from +967 to +470, while Nathan MacKinnon drifts from +475 to +790.
  • [October 15]: Kirill Kaprizov jumps to second in consensus Rocket Richard odds, shortening from +870 on October 2 to +530. Nathan MacKinnon remains the favorite at +450, while Kyle Connor improves from +2120 to +1420.
  • [September 29]: At the start of the season, Connor McDavid shortens from +1400 in our September 18 DraftKings table to +1000, while Wyatt Johnston drifts from +1600 to +2500. Nathan MacKinnon remains the favorite at +475, with Cole Caufield and Leon Draisaitl both +550.
  • [September 3]: At DraftKings, Nathan MacKinnon (+475) opens as the favorite to repeat, with Cole Caufield (+550) and Leon Draisaitl (+550) right behind. Kirill Kaprizov (+850), Jason Robertson (+950) and Macklin Celebrini (+950) headline the next tier.
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  • Nathan MacKinnon won his first Rocket Richard in 2026 with 53 goals, two clear of Cole Caufield.
  • Elite scorers have owned the award lately: Auston Matthews (60 in 2022, 69 in 2024), Connor McDavid (64 in 2023) and Leon Draisaitl (52 in 2025).
  • The 60-goal season is rare but back in fashion. Matthews is the only player to clear it twice in the past decade, topping out at 69 in 2024.
  • Alex Ovechkin’s nine Rocket Richard Trophies are the most in NHL history, well clear of the field.

Last 10 Rocket Richard Winners

Year Player Goals
2026 Nathan MacKinnon 53
2025 Leon Draisaitl 52
2024 Auston Matthews 69
2023 Connor McDavid 64
2022 Auston Matthews 60
2021* Auston Matthews 41
2020* Alex Ovechkin & David Pastrnak 48
2019 Alex Ovechkin 51
2018 Alex Ovechkin 48
2017 Sidney Crosby 44

*Denotes Shortened Season


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Brady Trettenero
Brady Trettenero

Lead NHL & NCAAF Editor

Brady is the lead NHL and College Football editor at Sports Betting Dime, where he specializes in betting odds and data-driven analysis. Brady has over 10 years experience working in sports media, with work published by outlets such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports.

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