 The Richard Trophy on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame | |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | National Hockey League's top goal scorer |
| History | |
| First award | 1998–99 NHL season |
| Most wins | Alexander Ovechkin (9) |
| Most recent | Auston Matthews (3) Toronto Maple Leafs |
The Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy, also known as the Rocket Richard Trophy,[1] is awarded annually to the leading goal scorer in the National Hockey League (NHL). It was donated to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in 1998–99 and is named in honour of legendary Montreal Canadiens right winger Maurice "Rocket" Richard. First won by Teemu Selanne, it is currently held by Auston Matthews, who scored 69 goals during the 2023–24 NHL season.
- ^ "NHL Records". records.nhl.com. Retrieved 18 May 2021.