Hart Trophy Showdown: Unexpected Contenders Emerge as Early MVP Favorites for 2025–2026 NHL Season
Using scoring leaders, midseason voting trends, contract information, and sportsbook futures data, this breakdown examines the leading candidates and explains why each player remains part of the league’s evolving MVP discussion.
Nathan MacKinnon
Nathan MacKinnon continues to set the pace in the 2025–26 Hart Trophy race. The Colorado Avalanche superstar has recorded 93 points (second in the NHL), 40 goals (first), and a league-leading +48 rating, reinforcing his reputation as one of hockey’s most dominant players.



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