Art Ross Trophy Winners - VHCR Hall Of Records

List of Art Ross Trophy Winners

Year	Winner	Team	Points
2022–23	Connor McDavid	Edmonton Oilers	153
2021–22	Connor McDavid	Edmonton Oilers	123
2020–21	Connor McDavid	Edmonton Oilers	105
2019–20	Leon Draisaitl	Edmonton Oilers	110
2018–19	Nikita Kucherov	Tampa Bay Lightning	128
2017–18	Connor McDavid	Edmonton Oilers	108
2016–17	Connor McDavid	Edmonton Oilers	100
2015–16	Patrick Kane	Chicago Blackhawks	106
2014–15	Jamie Benn	Dallas Stars	87
2013–14	Sidney Crosby	Pittsburgh Penguins	104
2012–13	Martin St. Louis	Tampa Bay Lightning	60
2011–12	Evgeni Malkin	Pittsburgh Penguins	109
2010–11	Daniel Sedin	Vancouver Canucks	104
2009–10	Henrik Sedin	Vancouver Canucks	112
2008–09	Evgeni Malkin	Pittsburgh Penguins	113
2007–08	Alexander Ovechkin	Washington Capitals	112
2006–07	Sidney Crosby	Pittsburgh Penguins	120
2005–06	Joe Thornton	Bruins / Sharks	125
2004–05	—	—	—
2003–04	Martin St. Louis	Tampa Bay Lightning	94
2002–03	Peter Forsberg	Colorado Avalanche	106
2001–02	Jarome Iginla	Calgary Flames	96
2000–01	Jaromir Jagr	Pittsburgh Penguins	121
1999–00	Jaromir Jagr	Pittsburgh Penguins	96
1998–99	Jaromir Jagr	Pittsburgh Penguins	127
1997–98	Jaromir Jagr	Pittsburgh Penguins	102
1996–97	Mario Lemieux	Pittsburgh Penguins	122
1995–96	Mario Lemieux	Pittsburgh Penguins	161
1994–95	Jaromir Jagr	Pittsburgh Penguins	70
1993–94	Wayne Gretzky	Los Angeles Kings	130
1992–93	Mario Lemieux	Pittsburgh Penguins	160
1991–92	Mario Lemieux	Pittsburgh Penguins	131
1990–91	Wayne Gretzky	Los Angeles Kings	163
1989–90	Wayne Gretzky	Los Angeles Kings	142
1988–89	Mario Lemieux	Pittsburgh Penguins	199
1987–88	Mario Lemieux	Pittsburgh Penguins	168
1986–87	Wayne Gretzky	Edmonton Oilers	183
1985–86	Wayne Gretzky	Edmonton Oilers	215
1984–85	Wayne Gretzky	Edmonton Oilers	208
1983–84	Wayne Gretzky	Edmonton Oilers	205
1982–83	Wayne Gretzky	Edmonton Oilers	196
1981–82	Wayne Gretzky	Edmonton Oilers	212
1980–81	Wayne Gretzky	Edmonton Oilers	164
1979–80	Marcel Dionne	Los Angeles Kings	137
1978–79	Bryan Trottier	New York Islanders	134
1977–78	Guy Lafleur	Montreal Canadiens	132
1976–77	Guy Lafleur	Montreal Canadiens	136
1975–76	Guy Lafleur	Montreal Canadiens	125
1974–75	Bobby Orr	Boston Bruins	135
1973–74	Phil Esposito	Boston Bruins	145
1972–73	Phil Esposito	Boston Bruins	130
1971–72	Phil Esposito	Boston Bruins	133
1970–71	Phil Esposito	Boston Bruins	152
1969–70	Bobby Orr	Boston Bruins	120
1968–69	Phil Esposito	Boston Bruins	126
1967–68	Stan Mikita	Chicago Black Hawks	87
1966–67	Stan Mikita	Chicago Black Hawks	97
1965–66	Bobby Hull	Chicago Black Hawks	97
1964–65	Stan Mikita	Chicago Black Hawks	87
1963–64	Stan Mikita	Chicago Black Hawks	89
1962–63	Gordie Howe	Detroit Red Wings	86
1961–62	Bobby Hull	Chicago Black Hawks	84
1960–61	Bernie Geoffrion	Montreal Canadiens	95
1959–60	Bobby Hull	Chicago Black Hawks	81
1958–59	Dickie Moore	Montreal Canadiens	96
1957–58	Dickie Moore	Montreal Canadiens	84
1956–57	Gordie Howe	Detroit Red Wings	89
1955–56	Jean Beliveau	Montreal Canadiens	88
1954–55	Bernie Geoffrion	Montreal Canadiens	75
1953–54	Gordie Howe	Detroit Red Wings	81
1952–53	Gordie Howe	Detroit Red Wings	95
1951–52	Gordie Howe	Detroit Red Wings	86
1950–51	Gordie Howe	Detroit Red Wings	86
1949–50	Ted Lindsay	Detroit Red Wings	78
1948–49	Roy Conacher	Chicago Black Hawks	68
1947–48	Elmer Lach	Montreal Canadiens	61

About The Art Ross Trophy

The Art Ross Trophy is a prestigious award in the world of professional ice hockey, annually presented to the National Hockey League (NHL) player who leads the league in regular-season scoring. Named after the legendary Art Ross, a prominent figure in the early days of the NHL, this award has a rich history dating back to its inception in 1947.

Art Ross, a former player, coach, and manager, was instrumental in shaping the NHL during its formative years. He was not only a skilled forward on the ice but also a visionary leader off it. Ross played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Boston Bruins franchise and served as their first general manager. His contributions to the game extended beyond his playing career, making him a revered figure in the sport’s history.

In recognition of Art Ross’s profound impact on ice hockey, the league introduced the Art Ross Trophy in 1947. It was initially donated by the Boston Bruins to honor their former manager. The trophy was created to celebrate the player who demonstrated the highest level of scoring proficiency during the regular season. Since then, it has become one of the most prestigious individual awards in the NHL.

The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the player with the highest point total at the end of the regular season. Points in the NHL are accumulated by adding up a player’s goals and assists. This scoring system highlights both the goal-scoring ability and playmaking skills of the recipient, making it a well-rounded recognition of offensive prowess.

Throughout its history, the Art Ross Trophy has been awarded to some of the greatest names in the sport. Players like Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Gordie Howe have all claimed the trophy multiple times, showcasing their dominance in the league. Wayne Gretzky, in particular, is often hailed as the “Great One” and holds numerous records, including the most Art Ross Trophies won (10).

The award’s history is marked by fierce competition and remarkable achievements. Each year, fans eagerly watch as the top scorers in the league battle it out for the coveted trophy. The winner’s name is etched on the trophy, creating a lasting legacy within the NHL’s annals. The Art Ross Trophy is not only a testament to an individual player’s skill but also to their consistency and contribution to their team’s success.

In recent years, players like Connor McDavid and Nikita Kucherov have been at the forefront of the scoring race, dazzling fans with their remarkable abilities. As the game continues to evolve, the Art Ross Trophy remains a symbol of excellence and an inspiration for the next generation of hockey stars.