Overview
- Leon Draisaitl led the NHL with 52 goals in the 2024–25 season, earning the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy for the first time.
- He is the first German player in NHL history to win the prestigious award, achieving the milestone despite missing 11 games due to injury.
- Draisaitl outpaced William Nylander (45 goals), Alexander Ovechkin, and Tage Thompson (44 goals each) to claim the top spot.
- He is set to return from injury for the Edmonton Oilers' opening playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings.
- Nikita Kutscherov led the league in points with 121, while Connor Hellebuyck won the William M. Jennings Trophy for fewest goals allowed.