Hart Trophy Odds 2026: McDavid Ahead of Four Former MVPs & Kaprizov
Three of the NHL Hart Trophy odds favorites are fresh off of putting pen to paper on lucrative contract extensions, with Kirill Kaprizov, Jack Eichel, and Connor McDavid staying put with their current clubs.
McDavid, who took pennies on the dollar, is the clear-cut Hart Trophy odds favorite. He's often among our NHL picks, provided daily.
📊 Hart Trophy odds 2026
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🏒 Hart Trophy 2026 prediction & best bet
🏔️ Nathan Mackinnon, Avalanche (+500)
I'm expecting Nathan MacKinnon to win his second Hart Trophy. He was sublime again last season, finishing second with 116 points, five behind league leader Nikita Kucherov.
With Gabriel Landeskog back in the mix, MacKinnon should be even more deadly on the power play. And remember, the Avalanche got off to a brutal start last year.
That didn't impact MacKinnon's numbers, but if the team is more successful, he'll likely post even more points from the outset. BetMGM offers the best odds (+500), which imply a 16.67% win probability.
Best odds: +500
🔢 Hart Trophy opening odds 2026
- 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?
Connor McDavid is the early Hart Trophy odds favorite, trading at +200 via Caesars. Those odds imply a 33.33% 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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