Connor McDavid leads the NHL scoring race with 128 points, including 44 goals and 84 assists, through 78 games as of April 8, according to official sources. Nathan MacKinnon ranks third with 123 points in 76 games, while Macklin Celebrini is fourth with 107 points and David Pastrnak fifth with 99 points. The Hart Trophy, awarded to the most valuable player of the NHL regular season, has been dominated by top scorers in recent years: Connor Hellebuyck won in 2025, Nathan MacKinnon in 2024, Connor McDavid in 2023, Auston Matthews in 2022, Leon Draisaitl in 2020, Nikita Kucherov in 2019, Taylor Hall in 2018, and Patrick Kane in 2016.
Håkan Loob, an SVT Sports expert, has a favorite for the Hart Trophy for the 2025/2026 season, though the specific player remains unknown. According to SVT Sport, Håkan Loob described his favorite as a regular-season player who has truly carried his team, but the exact criteria or reasons behind his choice are not detailed. It is unclear when the Hart Trophy for the 2025/2026 season will be officially awarded, and whether other strong contenders beyond the top scorers are in the mix.
This is a regular-season player who has truly carried his team.
How Loob's opinion compares to other NHL experts or analysts on this topic is also not specified.