Connor McDavid Wins the Conn Smythe Trophy — on the Losing Team

After producing a historic 42 points (8 goals, 34 assists) in 24 games — breaking Wayne Gretzky’s playoff assist record — Oilers superstar Connor McDavid won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the postseason’s most valuable player.

Before tonight, only five players have won the Conn Smythe Trophy as a member of the losing team in the Stanley Cup Final: Roger Crozier (1966, Detroit Red Wings), Glenn Hall (1968, St. Louis Blues), Reggie Leach (1976, Philadelphia Flyers), Ron Hextall (1987, Flyers), and Jean-Sebastien Giguere (2003, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim).

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