Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2027: MacKinnon Favored to Repeat
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- Which sniper is going to lead the NHL in goals this season?
- Nathan MacKinnon is the favorite to 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 Nathan MacKinnon at +475 to lead the NHL in goals, ahead of Cole Caufield and Leon Draisaitl at +550 each at DraftKings as of October 5, 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 opens as the favorite to repeat, with Cole Caufield and Leon Draisaitl leading the chase. Compare NHL betting apps for more on where to bet these markets.
2027 Rocket Richard Trophy Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | +475 |
| Cole Caufield | +550 |
| Leon Draisaitl | +550 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | +850 |
| Jason Robertson | +950 |
| Macklin Celebrini | +950 |
| Auston Matthews | +1000 |
| Connor McDavid | +1000 |
| Nikita Kucherov | +1600 |
| David Pastrnak | +1600 |
| Tage Thompson | +1900 |
| Kyle Connor | +2000 |
| Zach Hyman | +2200 |
| Wyatt Johnston | +2500 |
Odds as of October 5, 2026 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Odds are subject to change.
MacKinnon remains on top of a deep board, with Cole Caufield and Leon Draisaitl the next names and a long list of 40-goal threats close behind. Connor McDavid 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
- [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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Rocket Richard Trophy Trends
- 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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