Forecast: Crosby to win Hart Trophy

Sidney Crosby is the clear favorite to win the Hart Trophy, leading the league with 104 points (36 goals, 68 assists) and carrying the Penguins to the Metropolitan Division title despite all of the injuries to his teammates.

He likely would have won the award last season if he hadn't missed the final month of the regular season after taking a puck to the jaw.

Crosby needs to make room next to his 2007 Hart Trophy.

Awards history | Hart Trophy

These results come from votes by our ESPN Forecast panel.

ESPN Forecast: Who should win the Hart Trophy?

Voters ranked their top three picks, with a 5-3-1 scoring system

RANK	PLAYER		POINTS
1	Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins | Stats 32 first-place votes		163
2	Ryan Getzlaf Anaheim Ducks | Stats 0 first-place votes		72
3	Claude Giroux Philadelphia Flyers | Stats 0 first-place votes		21
Also receiving votes: Semyon Varlamov, Avalanche (13 points); Jonathan Toews, Blackhawks (1 first-place vote, 8 points); Patrice Bergeron, Bruins (6 points); Joe Pavelski, Sharks (5 points); Ben Bishop, Lightning (3 points); Zdeno Chara, Bruins (1 point); Alex Ovechkin, Capitals (1 point); Corey Perry, Ducks (1 point); Tyler Seguin, Stars (1 point); John Tavares, Islanders (1 point); Joe Thornton, Sharks (1 point).

ESPN Forecast: Who will win the Hart Trophy?

Voters selected one name each

RANK	PLAYER		RESULTS
1	Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins | Stats 32 votes		97%
2	Jonathan Toews Chicago Blackhawks | Stats 1 vote		3%