2022-23 NHL Rocket Richard Odds: McDavid and Pastrnak Continue to Separate from Pack
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Betting Essentials David Pastrnak of the Boston Bruins makes a pass past Mitchell Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on April 15, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images Content of the article
The goal in hockey is, well, to score goals. As many as you can, in fact, with the Maurice Rocket Richard Trophy awarded to the player who does the job best.
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Introduced in 1999, the Rocket Richard Trophy is to be awarded to the player(s) who have scored the most goals during the regular season. Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin has won the award nine times, but for now it looks like the award goes to a player who has yet to win it.
Let’s take a look at the latest NHL odds to win the 2022-23 Rocket Richard Trophy.
Odds of winning the 2022-23 NHL Rocket Richard Trophy
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Odds provided by DraftKings on January 25, 2022.
Favorite to win Rocket Richard Connor McDavid Trophy (-165)
Connor McDavid leads the league in goals and points as we head into the All-Star break, but he now has stiff competition if he wants to add the Rocket to his trophy. “McJesus” is the betting favorite for the Hart Trophy and currently sits first in the league with 41 goals. McDavid is a man on a mission this season and could win a big trophy at the end of the year.
David Pastrnak (+180)
David Pastrnak has been a man among the boys recently, playing a part in his side’s success and scoring 10 goals in six games.
“Pasta” is the best attacking player on the best team, and he has all the weapons around him to maintain his scorching pace. Now just three goals behind McDavid, an interesting goal run will be fun to watch in the second half of the season.
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Content of the articleTage Thompson (+1,500)
Tage Thompson has officially inserted himself into the ‘league leading scorer’ conversations with his breakout season. The Buffalo star has 34 goals in 49 games so far and has mesmerized with hat tricks, five-goal performances and more. McDavid and Pastrnak will be tough to follow, but Thompson has the skill and goalscoring prowess to keep things interesting if he can stay healthy.
Understanding NHL Rocket Richard Odds
Most sportsbooks will display odds in the US format as shown above. When the regular season is almost over and a consensus has emerged, you may see a player with a minus sign (-) in front of his odds, like this:
The (-) means Matthews is the favorite and a bettor would have to wager $400 to win $100. Other Rocket Richard race contenders may have positive (+) odds to win.
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Here, a bettor would win $650 for every $100 bet on MacKinnon to lead the league in goals.
If American odds aren’t for you, just use a tool like our odds converter to convert odds to decimal or fractional format. Most online sportsbooks also give you the option to change the format of the odds you see.
Rocket Richard’s NHL trends The Rocket Richard winner only won the Hart Trophy five times in the same season. Alex Ovechkin has done it three times. No defender has ever won the Rocket Richard Trophy. Alex Ovechkin has won 41% of all Rocket Richard Trophies ever awarded. History of NHL Rocket Richard
A look at recent Maurice Rocket Richard Trophy winners and how many goals they’ve scored.
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Article Content Season Player Total Goals Team 2021-22 Auston Matthews 60 Toronto Maple Leafs 2020-21 Auston Matthews 41 Toronto Maple Leafs 2019-20 Alexander Ovechkin/David Pastrnak 48 Washington Capitals/Boston Bruins 2018-19 Alexander Ovechkin 51 Washington Capitals 2017-18 Alexander Ovechkin 49 Washington Capitals 2016-17 Sidney Crosby 44 Pittsburgh Penguins 2015-16 Alexander Ovechkin 50 Washington Capitals 2014-15 Alexander Ovechkin 53 Washington Capitals 2013-14 Alexander Ovechkin 51 Washington Capitals Washington 2012-13 Alexander Ovechkin 32 Washington Capitals 2011-12 Steven Stamkos 60 Tampa Bay Lightning
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