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There are no surprises atop the Vezina Trophy odds leaderboard, as Connor Hellebuyck and Igor Shesterkin are the favorites at our best NHL betting sites.

Hellebuyck, who leads the way at FanDuel, has gotten off to one of the best starts in NHL history. The reigning Vezina winner is 12-1-0 and already has three shutouts, the NHL's most. 

Nipping at his heels is former winner Shesterkin, who has also bolted the door shut on the opposition. However, his stats are noticeably inferior to Hellebuyck's, and he is fortunate not to be trading further behind Winnipeg's ace. 

More usual suspects are in the chasing pack, with Andrei Vasilevskiy, Jake Oettinger, and Jeremy Swayman rounding out the top five. 

Vezina Trophy odds 2024-25

Vezina odds from FanDuel, one of our best sports betting sites.

Here's the latest Vezina Trophy odds news: 

  • The three favorites (Shesterkin, Hellebuyck, Vasilevskiy) have previously won the award
  • The Anaheim Ducks' Lukas Dotsal, the most surprising contender among the top 10, has the most goals saved above expected (11.1)
  • Anthony Stolarz and Vasilevskiy have the best save percentage (.943) on home ice
  • Oettinger's Dallas Stars have the shortest Stanley Cup odds of the five favorites

Vezina Trophy favorites 2024-25

Connor Hellebuyck (+210)

If I were comparing goaltenders to jets, Hellebuyck is the Concorde, with his technical faults coming in the postseason. He's arguably the best regular-season goaltender of a generation, and his stats support that assertion. Once again he has ascended to unrivaled heights, winning 12 of his first 13 starts. 

He has the best save percentage (.934) and goals-against average (1.92) of those with at least 10 games. Hellebucyk has the third-most goals saved above expected (8), trailing only Dostal and Cam Talbot. He's also third in wins above replacement. 

The 31-year-old is among the 10 Hart Trophy odds favorites and is my Hart Trophy odds player to watch. While more things have to go right than an untrained matador for him to win the Hart Trophy, Hellebuyck is the goaltender to beat where the Vezina is concerned. 

Even Shesterkin's stats pale in comparison to Hellebuycks, which is saying something given the Russian's sensational start. Since the first week of the season, Hellebuyck's odds have shortened from +550. 

Best odds: +210 via FanDuel | Implied probability: 32.26%

My Vezina Trophy goalie to watch

Jake Oettinger (+1000)

Oettinger is quietly and efficiently going about his business. He has allowed two or fewer goals in seven of 11 starts and has the fifth-best GAA (2.39) for those with 10 or more games. His .914 save percentage is tied for eighth with Shesterkin. 

The 25-year-old is the backbone of the league's second-best defense. Only the Jets conceded fewer goals per game than the Stars, who, along with the Oilers, have the best odds to represent the Western Conference in the Stanley Cup Final. 

His odds have remained stable since the first week of the season, moving marginally from +900 to +1100 at BetMGM. He still offers excellent value, as a winning $10 bet will profit $110. 

Best odds: +1100 via BetMGM | Implied probability: 9.52%

How to read Vezina Trophy futures odds

Reading Vezina Trophy odds is straightforward. Odds are usually presented in a format like +500 or -200. Positive odds (e.g., +500) show how much profit you’d make on a $100 bet.

For example, a $100 bet at +500 odds would win you $500, plus your original $100 stake, totaling $600. Negative odds (e.g., -200) indicate how much you need to bet to win $100. So, a $200 bet at -200 odds would win you $100, plus your $200 stake, totaling $300.

These odds also reflect the probability of a team winning the championship. Lower odds (e.g., +300) suggest a higher likelihood, while higher odds (e.g., +2000) indicate a lower probability.

Sportsbooks adjust these odds based on performance, injuries, trades, and betting patterns.

Vezina Trophy odds over time

The 2024-25 Hart Trophy odds were released before the Florida Panthers secured their first Stanley Cup. Most of our best sports betting apps released the odds on June 25.

The below odds are provided by DraftKings

GoaltendersJune 27 (Opening odds)July 26Nov. 16
Ilya Sorokin+500+1200+1400
Igor Shesterkin+600+600+200
Juuse Saros+600+1200+1800
Connor Hellebuyck+650+900+200
Andrei Vasilevskiy+800+1200+2000
Jake Oettinger+1200+1200+900
Linus Ullmark+1800+2200+3000
Filip Gustavsson+2000+7500+2000
Thatcher Demko+2500+800+7500
Jeremy Swayman+3000+600+2500

Vezina Trophy past winners

Connor Hellebuyck has won two of the previous five Vezina Trophies, including last season's. Linus Ullmark looks to impress with his new team in Ottawa, while Igor Shesterkin is focused on enjoying a bounce-back regular season. 

SeasonGoalieTeamPreseason odds
2023-24Connor HellebuyckWinnipeg Jets+650
2022-23Linus UllmarkBoston Bruins+8000
2021-22Igor ShesterkinNew York Rangers+2000
2020-21Marc-Andre FleuryVegas Golden Knights+4000
2019-20Connor HellebuyckWinnipeg Jets+2000
2018-19Andrei VasilevskiyTampa Bay Lightning+550
2017-18Pekka RinneNashville Predators+1500
2016-17Sergei BobrovskyColumbus Blue JacketsN/A
2015-16Braden HoltbyWashington Capitals+1300
2014-15Carey PriceMontreal Canadiens+650
2013-14Tuukka RaskBoston Bruins+700

Vezina Trophy winners by team

Team Vezina Trophies
Montreal Canadiens 29
Boston Bruins 11
Chicago Blackhawks 10
Buffalo Sabres 9
Toronto Maple Leafs 6
New York Rangers5
Detroit Red Wings5
Philadelphia Flyers 4
New Jersey Devils4
Washington Capitals3
Edmonton Oilers 1
New York Islanders 1
St. Louis Blues1
Tampa Bay Lightning 1
Pittsburgh Penguins 0
Colorado Avalanche0
Ottawa Senators0
Los Angeles Kings 0
San Jose Sharks0
Vancouver Canucks0
Anaheim Ducks0

Vezina Trophy FAQs

Who is the Vezina Trophy favorite?

The Winnipeg Jets' Connor Hellebuyck (+210) is the Vezina Trophy odds favorite. Those odds come with an implied probability of 32.26% via our odds calculator

Who won the Vezina Trophy last year?

Connor Hellebuyck won the 2024 Vezina Trophy, the second time he's won the award. 

When will the Vezina Trophy be decided?

The 2024 Vezina winner was announced at the NHL Awards ceremony on June 27, 2024. The 2025 winner will be announce after the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Final, following a similar timeline to the 2024 announcement. 

Who has won the most Vezina Trophy awards? 

Jacques Plante has won the most Vezina Trophies (7), six of which with the Montreal Canadiens. 

Which active goaltender has won the most Vezina Trophy awards? 

Connor Hellebuyck and Sergei Bobrovsky have the most Vezinas (2) of active netminders. 

Who was the last back-to-back Vezina Trophy winner? 

Martin Brodeur was the last back-to-back Vezina winner, securing the award in 2007 and 2008. 

Which goaltender won the most consecutive Vezina Trophies? 

Plante won the most consecutive Vezina Trophies, winning five in a row with the Canadiens from 1956 to 1960. 

Who was the youngest goaltender to win the Vezina?

Tom Barrasso, the youngest Vezina winner, won the award with the Buffalo Sabres in 1983-84 when he was 18 years old.

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