The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded annually to the most valuable player of his team during the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs. It is named after Conn Smythe, the longtime owner, general
Conn Smythe Trophy
Jean Beliveau, first recipient of the award, in 1965
Patrick Roy, the only three-time winner and, as of 2025[update], the only player in NHL history to win the award with more than one team
Bernie Parent, two-time winner and the first player to win the award in consecutive years
Connor Andrew McDavid is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre and captain for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. Selected first overall by the Oilers in the 2015 N
Conn Smythe Trophy
…team did not at least reach the Stanley Cup Final. The trophy has been awarded to members of the team that lost the Finals six times, most recently Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers in 2024. The only two skaters to win the award while his team lost the final round are McDavid and Philadelphia's Reggie Leach…
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McDavid with the Erie Otters in 2013
McDavid's No. 97 Erie Otters jersey on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame
McDavid (left) defends against Garnet Hathaway in February 2022