2020 Rocket Richard

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Data visualization to track the NHL's Rocket Richard trophy.

The Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy is awarded to the leading goal scorer in the NHL. After Coronavirus halted the 2019-2020 season short, David Pastrnak and Alex Ovechkin(9-time winner) finished the year atop the NHL with 48 goals each. This tracker pulled in live data from the NHL API before the season was abruptly ended.

Race for the Rocket

Rocket Richard Winners

  • 2020: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals: 48 goals
  • 2020: David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins: 48 goals
  • 2019: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals: 51 goals
  • 2018: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals: 49 goals
  • 2017: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins: 44 goals
  • 2016: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals: 50 goals
  • 2015: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals: 53 goals
  • 2014: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals: 51 goals
  • 2013: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals: 32 goals
  • 2012: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning: 60 goals
  • 2011: Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks: 50 goals
  • 2010: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins: 51 goals
  • 2010: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning: 51 goals
  • 2009: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals: 56 goals
  • 2008: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals: 65 goals
  • 2007: Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning: 52 goals
  • 2006: Jonathan Cheechoo, Washington Capitals: 56 goals
  • 2004: Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets41 goals
  • 2004: Ilya Kovalchuk,A tlanta Thrashers: 41 goals
  • 2004: Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames: 41 goals
  • 2003: Milan Hejduk, Colorado Avalanche: 50 goals
  • 2002: Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames: 52 goals
  • 2001: Pavel Bure, Florida Panthers: 59 goals
  • 2000: Pavel Bure, Florida Panthers: 58 goals
  • 1999: Teemu Selanne, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim: 47 goals
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