Stanley Cup Playoffs MVP: Conn Smythe Frontrunners
- As the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers prepare for thier Stanley Cup Final rematch, Oilers' captain Connor McDavid has emerged as the leading candidate for the Conn Smythe...
- McDavid overtook Mikko Rantanen, previously the frontrunner, after strong performances through the conference finals.
- The Conn Smythe Trophy considers a player's performance throughout the entire postseason.
Connor McDavid is the frontrunner for the Conn smythe Trophy as the Edmonton Oilers face the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers’ captain has surged ahead in the NHL postseason MVP race, thanks to his dominant performances. he currently leads with 26 points after strong showings through the conference finals. discover who else is in the running for the award, and the factors that will decide the winner. Read how McDavid aims to join elite company. For more on the evolving playoff picture, visit News Directory 3. Discover what’s next …
Connor McDavid Leads Conn Smythe Race ahead of Stanley Cup Final
Updated June 3, 2025
As the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers prepare for thier Stanley Cup Final rematch, Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid has emerged as the leading candidate for the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the NHL postseason MVP.
McDavid overtook Mikko Rantanen, previously the frontrunner, after strong performances through the conference finals. Writers covering the stanley Cup Final were polled to determine the top MVP candidates after three rounds of play.
The Conn Smythe Trophy considers a player’s performance throughout the entire postseason. An 18-member panel of the Professional Hockey Writers Association casts the final vote.
McDavid appeared on every ballot and was ranked first on 71% of them. He heads into the Final with 26 points (6 goals,20 assists) in 16 games,including a dominant performance against the Dallas Stars.
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McDavid: Everybody stepped up in series win
Connor McDavid reflects on the Oilers heading back to the Stanley cup Final to play the Florida Panthers.
Last postseason, McDavid earned the Conn Smythe despite the Oilers’ defeat. He now aims to join the ranks of players like Sidney Crosby, who have won the award in consecutive years.
Sergei Bobrovsky is another favorite for the Conn Smythe.
What’s next
The Stanley Cup Final presents McDavid with the opportunity to solidify his claim to the Conn Smythe Trophy and lead the Oilers to victory.