🏒 Hart Trophy Odds 2026: MacKinnon & Kucherov Neck and Neck Down the Stretch
You can almost officially call it a two-man race as Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov are neck and neck down the stretch, according to the Hart Trophy odds.
The pair have pulled ahead of Connor McDavid, gaining even more distance from Macklin Celebrini, trading with the fourth-shortest odds. While McDavid still has a chance to win the coveted prize, it's likely to go to Kucherov or MacKinnon.
📊 Hart Trophy odds 2026
Odds via one of our best sports betting apps.
💰️ Hart Trophy betting insights from BetMGM
- Highest Ticket%: Nathan MacKinnon 15.3%
- Highest Handle%: Nathan MacKinnon 29.5%
- Biggest Liability: Macklin Celebrini
🔢 Hart Trophy opening odds 2026
Opening odds via BetMGM
- Connor McDavid: +200
- Nathan MacKinnon: +400
- Nikita Kucherov: +600
- Leon Draisaitl: +950
- Kirill Kaprizov: +1200
- Auston Matthews: +1900
- Connor Hellebuyck: +1900
- Cale Makar: +2800
- David Pastrnak: +3000
- Jack Eichel: +3100
- Jack Hughes: +3300
- Quinn Hughes: +4000
- Matthew Tkachuk: +6000
- Mitchell Marner: +6000
- Mikko Rantanen: +7000
- Aleksander Barkov: +7000
- Igor Shesterkin: +9500
❓ Hart Trophy FAQs
Who is the 2026 Hart Trophy favorite?
Nathan MacKinnon is the Hart Trophy odds favorite, trading at +115. Those odds imply a 46.51% implied probability.
Who won the Hart Trophy last year?
Connor Hellebuyck won the 2025 Hart Trophy. He was the favorite at the best sports betting apps when the market closed, trading at +110. Those represented a 47.62% implied win probability via our odds calculator.
Who won 2024 Hart Trophy?
Nathan MacKinnon won the 2023-24 Hart Trophy after opening the season at +1000. It was his first Hart Trophy victory.
When will the Hart Trophy be decided?
Last season's Hart Trophy winner was announced June 12, 2025 at the NHL awards show. The Hart Trophy winner is always announced after or during the Stanley Cup Final, so a similar timeline is expected for the 2025-26 winner.
Who has won the most Hart Trophy awards?
Wayne Gretzky won the Hart Trophy nine times, three more than second place Gordie Howe (6).
Which active player has won the most Hart Trophy awards?
Connor McDavid and Alexander Ovechkin each have won three Hart Trophies, the most of all active players.
Who was the last defenseman to win the Hart Trophy?
Chris Pronger won the Hart Trophy with the St. Louis Blues in 2000, the last defenseman to win the accolade.
Who was the last back-to-back Hart Trophy winner?
Alexander Ovechkin won the Hart Trophy in 2008 and 2009, the last back-to-back winner.
Who was the last goaltender to win the Hart Trophy?
Connor Hellebuyck won the Hart Trophy in 2024-25.
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