Hart Trophy winners, 1924-2026
Nikita Kucherov won the 2025-26 Hart Trophy.
Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning, his second. Wayne Gretzky, nine times (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1989). Then Gordie Howe with six, Eddie Shore with four and Howie Morenz with three. 20 players have won it more than once.
Most wins
Most winners by team
Counted by franchise today: a club that moved keeps its winners, and a club that folded is listed under its own name.
Every winner
The Hart Memorial Trophy goes to the NHL's most valuable player in the regular season, voted by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. Team names are as they were at the time. Seasons are listed by the year they ended in the tables above.
Questions
Who won the 2025-26 Hart Trophy?
Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning, his second.
Who has won the Hart Trophy the most?
Wayne Gretzky, nine times (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1989). Then Gordie Howe with six, Eddie Shore with four and Howie Morenz with three. 20 players have won it more than once.
Which team has the most Hart Trophy winners?
The Montreal Canadiens, with 17, counted by franchise.
Who won the first Hart Trophy?
Frank Nighbor of the Ottawa Senators, in 1923-24.
What is the Hart Trophy?
The Hart Memorial Trophy goes to the NHL's most valuable player in the regular season, voted by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.