The NHL postseason is quickly approaching, and before we know it Steven Nelson Jerseys a team will be hoisting the Stanley Cup as Stanley Cup champions.
But that's not the only hardware handed out in the postseason. The Conn Smythe Trophy is also awarded after the postseason concludes, given to the playoff MVP.
Last year's winner was Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Lightning after his exceptional play in goal helped Tampa Bay to repeat as Cup champions.
As you can imagine, there have been a number of hockey legends who have been honored with the trophy, such as Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Bobby Orr. But there have also been some players who aren't as known who got hot during the postseason and helped their team to the top of the NHL's mountain.
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Who has won the most Conn Smythes?There have been five players to win the Conn Smythe multiple times, but only one player has earned it three Jalen Camp Jerseys times.
Patrick Roy is the only player to own three Conn Smythes. He won it twice with the Canadiens during their wins in 1986 and 1993 and once with the Avalanche.
Only three players have won playoff MVP in back-to-back years. Bernie Parent did it in 1974 and 1975 with the Flyers, Mario Lemieux accomplished the feat in 1991 and 1992 with the Penguins, and most recently Sidney Crosby did it in Houston Texans Hats 2016 and 2017 with the Penguins.
PLAYERCONN SMYTHESYEARSPatrick Roy31986, 1993, 2001Bobby Orr21970, 1972Bernie Parent21974, 1975Wayne Gretzky21985, 1988Sidney Crosby22016, 2017MORE:
Who has won the Conn Smythe in the past Rex Burkhead Jerseys ?A number of the NHL legends have a Conn Smythe to their name.
The trophy has been handed out every year since it became an award in 1965, except for 2004-05 when the NHL had its season canceled because of a lockout.
The award is not always guaranteed to go to a player on the winning team. There have been five times in its history that the honor has gone to a player on Andy Janovich Jerseys the losing club.
PLAYERTEAMYEARAndrei VasilevskiyTampa Bay Lightning2021Victor HedmanTampa Bay Lightning2020Ryan O'ReillySt. Louis Blues2019Alex OvechkinWashington Capitals2018Sidney CrosbyPittsburgh Penguins2017Sidney CrosbyPittsburgh Penguins2016Duncan KeithChicago Blackhawks2015Justin WilliamsLos Angeles Kings2014Patrick KaneChicago Blackhawks2013Jonathan QuickLos Angeles Kings2012Tim ThomasBoston Bruins2011Jonathan ToewsChicago Blackhawks2010Evgeni MalkinPittsburgh Penguins2009Henrik ZetterburgDetroit Red Wings2008Scott NiedermayerAnaheim Ducks2007Cam WardCarolina Hurricanes2006N/A*N/A*2005Brad RichardsTampa Bay Lightning2004Jean-Sebastien GiguereMighty Ducks of Anaheim2003Nicklas LidstromDetroit Red Wings2002Patrick RoyColorado Avalanche2001Scott StevensNew Jersey Devils2000Joe NieuwendykDallas Stars1999Steve YzermanDetroit Red Wings1998Mike VernonDetroit Red Wings1997Joe SakicColorado Avalanche1996Claude LemieuxNew Jersey Devils1995Brian LeetchNew York Rangers1994Patrick RoyMontreal Canadiens1993Mario LemieuxPittsburgh Penguins1992Mario LemieuxPittsburgh Penguins1991Bill RanfordEdmonton Oilers1990Al MacInnisCalgary Flames1989Wayne GretzkyEdmonton Oilers1988Ron HextallPhiladelphia Flyers1987Patrick RoyMontreal Canadiens1986Wayne GretzkyEdmonton Jimmy Morrissey Jerseys Oilers1985Mark Me sierEdmonton Oilers1984Billy SmithNew York Islanders1983Mike Bo syNew York Islanders1982Butch GoringNew York Islanders1981Bryan TrottierNew York Islanders1980Bob GaineyMontreal Canadiens1979Larry RobinsonMontreal Canadiens1978Guy LafleurMontreal Canadiens1977Reggie LeachPhiladelphia Flyers1976Bernie ParentPhiladelphia Flyers1975Bernie ParentPhiladelphia Flyers1974Yvan CournoyerMontreal Canadiens1973Bobby OrrBoston Bruins1972Ken DrydenMontreal Canadiens1971Bobby OrrBoston Bruins1970Serge SavardMontreal Canadiens1969Glenn HallSt. Louis Blues1968Dave KeonToronto Maple Leafs1967Roger CrozierDetroit Red Wings1966Jean BeliveauMontreal Canadiens1965* = 2004-05 did not have a winner because ofthe NHL lockout
