The Art Ross Trophy: Who is Most Likely to Win the Race for the NHL’s Top Point Scorer in 2025?
The Art Ross Trophy: Who is Most Likely to Win the Race for the NHL’s Top Point Scorer in 2025?
The Art Ross Trophy was first awarded to Elmer Lach from the Montreal Canadians during the 1947-48 NHL season.
The prestigious award is presented to the NHL player who has secured the most points in the league at the end of a regular season.
The proud recipient will accept the award from Art Ross, a former player, general manager, and head coach. As a result, they will stand in the same category as many famous recipients, such as Gordie Howe, Stan Mikita, Wayne Gretzky, Jaromir Jagr, and Connor McDavid.
Read on to learn who is most likely to win the race for the Art Ross Trophy in 2025.
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Nathan MacKinnon is Most Likely to Win
Betting odds point to Nathan MacKinnon winning the race for the Art Ross Trophy in 2025.
The Colorado Avalanche forward is arguably one of the best players in the NHL right now, as he has scored 21 goals and 66 assists in 57 games to date.
As a result, he has secured 87 points, placing him at the top of the league for points and assists this season.
If MacKinnon continues to play at the same level, he is likely to finish the season with an incredible 98 assists, which would help him achieve 128 points that might prove hard to beat.
If so, he will lift the Art Ross Trophy for the first time, and he may even claim his second Hart Trophy for being the NHL’s MVP.
During the Daily Faceoff Live in January 2025, Frank Servalli tipped the Colorado Avalanche Star to receive the trophy.
He said, “There’s not a lot of value, but I’d lead toward MacKinnon. The pace he’s been on this season here, I think the dominance he’s had… I know he’s the favorite for the Art Ross.”
Leon Draisaitl is a Strong Contender
Leon Draisaitl is hot on Nathan MacKinnon’s heels for the Art Ross Trophy, as he’s earned 83 points during the 2024-25 season thanks to 40 goals and 43 assists.
If the award was based on goals alone, the Edmonton Oilers center would be the favorite to scoop the prestigious award, as he is the leading goal scorer in the NHL at present.
It wouldn’t be the first time Draisatl has picked up the award, as he proudly accepted the Art Ross Trophy in the 2019-20 season, as he scored a fantastic 110 points in 71 games.
Connor McDavid Could Be a Dark Horse
Connor McDavid is more than familiar with the Art Ross Trophy, as he has received the award five times throughout his NHL career.
The only players who have received the trophy more are ten-time recipient Wayne Gretzky and six-time winners Gordie Howe and Mario Lemieux.
While he isn’t the frontrunner for the award, he is not far from surpassing the above players on points. At present, he has earned 71 points at the Edmonton Oilers thanks to 22 goals and 49 assists in 47 games.
As he was forced to miss many games this year, his current score is impressive, and he has the experience to become the top point scorer again. However, he must work hard if he wants to lift the trophy again this year.
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