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Hart Trophy is MacKinnon’s to lose

The Hart Trophy race this season is pretty much Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon's to lose, based on analytics.

Feb 13, 2026; Milan, Italy; Nathan MacKinnon of Canada celebrates after scoring their fifth goal against Switzerland in men's ice hockey group A play during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

With the NHL season set to hit the stretch run following the Olympics, it’s high time to keep an eye on major trophy races.