List of Stanley Cup MVPs

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List of Stanley Cup MVPs
Jean-Sebastien Giguere receiving the MVP trophy in 2003 (Getty)

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)
SeasonAward winnerDrafted by
2023-2024Connor McDavid (F)Edmonton Oilers (2015)
2022-2023Jonathan Marchessault (F)
2021-2022Cale Makar (D)Colorado Avalanche (2017)
2020-2021Andrei Vasilevsky (G)Tampa Bay Lightning (2012)
2019-2020Victor Hedman (D)Tampa Bay Lightning (2009)
2018-2019Ryan O'Reilly (F)Colorado Avalanche (2009)
2017-2018Alexander Ovechkin (F)Washington Capitals (2004)
2016-2017Sidney Crosby (F)Pittsburgh Penguins (2005)
2015-2016Sidney Crosby (F)Pittsburgh Penguins (2005)
2014-2015Duncan Keith (D)Chicago Blackhawks (2002)
2013-2014Justin Williams (F)Philadelphia Flyers (2000)
2012-2013Patrick Kane (F)Chicago Blackhawks (2007)
2011-2012Jonathan Quick (G)Los Angeles Kings (2005)
2010-2011Tim Thomas (G)Québec Nordiques (1994)
2009-2010Jonathan Toews (F)Chicago Blackhawks (2006)
2008-2009Yevgeni Malkin (F)Pittsburgh Penguins (2004)
2007-2008Henrik Zetterberg (F)Detroit Red Wings (1999)
2006-2007Scott Niedermayer (D)New Jersey Devils (1991)
2005-2006Cam Ward (G)Carolina Hurricanes (2002)
2003-2004Brad Richards (F)Tampa Bay Lightning (1998)
2002-2003Jean-Sébastien Giguère (G)Hartford Whalers (1995)
2001-2002Nicklas Lidström (D)Detroit Red Wings (1989)
2000-2001Patrick Roy (G)Montréal Canadiens (1984)
1999-2000Scott Stevens (D)Washington Capitals (1982)
1998-1999Joe Nieuwendyk (F)Calgary Flames (1985)
1997-1998Steve Yzerman (F)Detroit Red Wings (1983)
1996-1997Mike Vernon (G)Calgary Flames (1981)
1995-1996Joe Sakic (F)Québec Nordiques (1987)
1994-1995Claude Lemieux (F)Montréal Canadiens (1983)
1993-1994Brian Leetch (D)New York Rangers (1986)
1992-1993Patrick Roy (G)Montréal Canadiens (1984)
1991-1992Mario Lemieux (F)Pittsburgh Penguins (1984)
1990-1991Mario Lemieux (F)Pittsburgh Penguins (1984)
1989-1990Bill Ranford (G)Boston Bruins (1985)
1988-1989Al MacInnis (D)Calgary Flames (1981)
1987-1988Wayne Gretzky (F)
1986-1987Ron Hextall (G)Philadelphia Flyers (1982)
1985-1986Patrick Roy (G)Montréal Canadiens (1984)
1984-1985Wayne Gretzky (F)
1983-1984Mark Messier (F)Edmonton Oilers (1979)
1982-1983Billy Smith (G)Los Angeles Kings (1970)
1981-1982Mike Bossy (F)New York Islanders (1977)
1980-1981Butch Goring (F)Los Angeles Kings (1969)
1979-1980Bryan Trottier (F)New York Islanders (1974)
1978-1979Bob Gainey (F)Montréal Canadiens (1973)
1977-1978Larry Robinson (D)Montréal Canadiens (1971)
1976-1977Guy Lafleur (F)Montréal Canadiens (1971)
1975-1976Reggie Leach (F)Boston Bruins (1970)
1974-1975Bernie Parent (G)
1973-1974Bernie Parent (G)
1972-1973Yvan Cournoyer (F)
1971-1972Bobby Orr (D)
1970-1971Ken Dryden (G)Boston Bruins (1964)
1969-1970Bobby Orr (D)
1968-1969Serge Savard (D)
1967-1968Glenn Hall (G)
1966-1967Dave Keon (F)
1965-1966Roger Crozier (G)
1964-1965Jean 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

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