The Conn Smythe Trophy is one of the most prestigious awards in the NHL, is given each year to the most valuable player (MVP) of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Conn Smythe Trophy honors a player’s performance throughout the entire postseason. The trophy is named after Conn Smythe, who was the longtime owner, general manager, and head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The trophy is awarded immediately after the Stanley Cup is won, with only the winner being announced. While most winners come from the championship team, a few standout players have earned the honor even in a losing effort. Stars like Patrick Roy, Sidney Crosby, and Wayne Gretzky have all taken home this trophy.
List of Stanley Cup MVPs
Over the years, the Conn Smythe Trophy has been awarded to many star players, including Patrick Roy, Sidney Crosby, and Mario Lemieux, who won the award multiple times. Patrick Roy is the only player who has won this trophy three times, followed by Sidney Crosby, Mario Lemieux, Wayne Gretzky, Bernie Parent, and Bobby Orr, with two triumphs each. Additionally, Roy is the youngest player in the NHL to achieve the trophy at the age of 20 in 1986 with the Montreal Canadiens, according to NHL.com.
Below is the list of players who have won the Conn Smythe Trophy over the years:
| All Winners (Players) | ||
| Season | Award winner | Drafted by |
| 2023-2024 | Connor McDavid (F) | Edmonton Oilers (2015) |
| 2022-2023 | Jonathan Marchessault (F) | |
| 2021-2022 | Cale Makar (D) | Colorado Avalanche (2017) |
| 2020-2021 | Andrei Vasilevsky (G) | Tampa Bay Lightning (2012) |
| 2019-2020 | Victor Hedman (D) | Tampa Bay Lightning (2009) |
| 2018-2019 | Ryan O'Reilly (F) | Colorado Avalanche (2009) |
| 2017-2018 | Alexander Ovechkin (F) | Washington Capitals (2004) |
| 2016-2017 | Sidney Crosby (F) | Pittsburgh Penguins (2005) |
| 2015-2016 | Sidney Crosby (F) | Pittsburgh Penguins (2005) |
| 2014-2015 | Duncan Keith (D) | Chicago Blackhawks (2002) |
| 2013-2014 | Justin Williams (F) | Philadelphia Flyers (2000) |
| 2012-2013 | Patrick Kane (F) | Chicago Blackhawks (2007) |
| 2011-2012 | Jonathan Quick (G) | Los Angeles Kings (2005) |
| 2010-2011 | Tim Thomas (G) | Québec Nordiques (1994) |
| 2009-2010 | Jonathan Toews (F) | Chicago Blackhawks (2006) |
| 2008-2009 | Yevgeni Malkin (F) | Pittsburgh Penguins (2004) |
| 2007-2008 | Henrik Zetterberg (F) | Detroit Red Wings (1999) |
| 2006-2007 | Scott Niedermayer (D) | New Jersey Devils (1991) |
| 2005-2006 | Cam Ward (G) | Carolina Hurricanes (2002) |
| 2003-2004 | Brad Richards (F) | Tampa Bay Lightning (1998) |
| 2002-2003 | Jean-Sébastien Giguère (G) | Hartford Whalers (1995) |
| 2001-2002 | Nicklas Lidström (D) | Detroit Red Wings (1989) |
| 2000-2001 | Patrick Roy (G) | Montréal Canadiens (1984) |
| 1999-2000 | Scott Stevens (D) | Washington Capitals (1982) |
| 1998-1999 | Joe Nieuwendyk (F) | Calgary Flames (1985) |
| 1997-1998 | Steve Yzerman (F) | Detroit Red Wings (1983) |
| 1996-1997 | Mike Vernon (G) | Calgary Flames (1981) |
| 1995-1996 | Joe Sakic (F) | Québec Nordiques (1987) |
| 1994-1995 | Claude Lemieux (F) | Montréal Canadiens (1983) |
| 1993-1994 | Brian Leetch (D) | New York Rangers (1986) |
| 1992-1993 | Patrick Roy (G) | Montréal Canadiens (1984) |
| 1991-1992 | Mario Lemieux (F) | Pittsburgh Penguins (1984) |
| 1990-1991 | Mario Lemieux (F) | Pittsburgh Penguins (1984) |
| 1989-1990 | Bill Ranford (G) | Boston Bruins (1985) |
| 1988-1989 | Al MacInnis (D) | Calgary Flames (1981) |
| 1987-1988 | Wayne Gretzky (F) | |
| 1986-1987 | Ron Hextall (G) | Philadelphia Flyers (1982) |
| 1985-1986 | Patrick Roy (G) | Montréal Canadiens (1984) |
| 1984-1985 | Wayne Gretzky (F) | |
| 1983-1984 | Mark Messier (F) | Edmonton Oilers (1979) |
| 1982-1983 | Billy Smith (G) | Los Angeles Kings (1970) |
| 1981-1982 | Mike Bossy (F) | New York Islanders (1977) |
| 1980-1981 | Butch Goring (F) | Los Angeles Kings (1969) |
| 1979-1980 | Bryan Trottier (F) | New York Islanders (1974) |
| 1978-1979 | Bob Gainey (F) | Montréal Canadiens (1973) |
| 1977-1978 | Larry Robinson (D) | Montréal Canadiens (1971) |
| 1976-1977 | Guy Lafleur (F) | Montréal Canadiens (1971) |
| 1975-1976 | Reggie Leach (F) | Boston Bruins (1970) |
| 1974-1975 | Bernie Parent (G) | |
| 1973-1974 | Bernie Parent (G) | |
| 1972-1973 | Yvan Cournoyer (F) | |
| 1971-1972 | Bobby Orr (D) | |
| 1970-1971 | Ken Dryden (G) | Boston Bruins (1964) |
| 1969-1970 | Bobby Orr (D) | |
| 1968-1969 | Serge Savard (D) | |
| 1967-1968 | Glenn Hall (G) | |
| 1966-1967 | Dave Keon (F) | |
| 1965-1966 | Roger Crozier (G) | |
| 1964-1965 | Jean Béliveau (F) | |
FAQs on List of Stanley Cup MVPs
A. The Conn Smythe Trophy is one of the most prestigious awards in the NHL, given to the most valuable player (MVP) of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A. In ice hockey, the MVP trophy is called the Hart Memorial Trophy for the regular season and the Conn Smythe Trophy for the playoffs.
A. Patrick Roy is the only player who has won the most MVPs in the Stanley Cup playoffs three times
A.The youngest player to win the Stanley Cup is Larry Hillman. He achieved this milestone at just 18 years old
