What is the Conn Smythe Trophy?
Q: What is the Conn Smythe Trophy?
A: The Conn Smythe Trophy is an award given out by the National Hockey League to recognize the most valuable player in the playoffs each year.
Q: When was it first awarded?
A: The Conn Smythe Trophy was first awarded in 1965.
Q: Who has won it the most times?
A: Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Patrick Roy has won it three times, more than any other player.
Q: Does it usually go to a member of the Stanley Cup champion team?
A: Yes, normally the trophy goes to a player of the Stanley Cup champion.
Q: Are there ever exceptions to this rule?
A: Yes, sometimes it goes to someone on the losing team.
Q: How are winners from losing teams indicated in lists of past recipients?
A: Winners from losing teams are marked with an asterisk (*) in lists of past recipients.
