Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2027: NHL Goalscorer Favorites
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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 Rocket Richard Trophy odds from the offseason through the regular-season scoring race
Follow the 2027 Rocket Richard Trophy odds throughout the race to lead the NHL in goals.
Nathan MacKinnon won his first Rocket with 53 goals last season and opened as the favorite to repeat. Follow how his odds compare with the rest of the field as scorers heat up.
The odds, contender analysis and movement history are below. See our NHL betting apps guide for more on where to bet.
2027 Rocket Richard Trophy Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | +280 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | +310 |
| Auston Matthews | +500 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | +1100 |
| Cole Caufield | +1200 |
| Kyle Connor | +1400 |
| Cutter Gauthier | +1500 |
| Connor McDavid | +1600 |
| Tage Thompson | +2500 |
| Macklin Celebrini | +3000 |
| Jason Robertson | +3500 |
| David Pastrnak | +3500 |
| Nikita Kucherov | +6000 |
| Wyatt Johnston | +10000 |
| Zach Hyman | +15000 |
Odds as of November 9, 2026 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Odds are subject to change.
Leon Draisaitl (+280) leads Kirill Kaprizov (+310) and Auston Matthews (+500) at DraftKings. Nathan MacKinnon (+1100) and Cole Caufield (+1200) remain among the 40-goal threats. Connor McDavid is +1600; his playmaking gives him a shorter path to the points title than to the goals crown.
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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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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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