Connor McDavid Wins Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoffs MVP from Losing Team

Jun 25, 2024, 03:07 AM

Connor McDavid, captain of the Edmonton Oilers, has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player (MVP) of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. McDavid is the first player from a losing team to receive this honor since J.S. Giguere in 2003, and the second skater to achieve this since Reggie Leach in 1976. Despite the Oilers' failure to secure the Stanley Cup, McDavid's performance was outstanding, tallying the fourth most points in a single postseason in NHL history with 42 points. The announcement was made by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, and McDavid did not return to the ice to accept the trophy. His win was met with mixed reactions from the audience. Despite the 3-0 comeback falling short, McDavid is a Conn Smythe Trophy winner for the first time in his career.