Connor McDavid had already set a playoff file with 34 assists this postseason, and his 42 factors rank fourth finest, trailing solely two playoff runs by Wayne Gretzky (47 factors in 1986 and 43 in 1988) and one by Mario Lemieux (44 in 1991).
He grew to become the primary participant ever to publish back-to-back video games of at the very least 4 factors within the Stanley Cup Remaining to assist Edmonton rally from 3-0 all the way down to win Video games 4 and 5.
Profitable the Conn Smythe with out profitable the Cup is just not unprecedented. Beforehand, 5 gamers on shedding groups have received the trophy because it was first awarded in 1965: Jean-Sebastien Giguere (2003 Anaheim Mighty Geese), Ron Hextall (1987 Philadelphia Flyers), Reggie Leach (1976 Flyers), Glenn Corridor (1968 St. Louis Blues) and Roger Crozier (1966 Detroit Pink Wings).
McDavid’s record-breaking playoff run helped the Oilers attain the Stanley Cup Remaining for the primary time in 18 years and win a franchise-record 4 video games whereas going through elimination this postseason.
He’s solely the second skater to win the prize after not profitable the Cup, following Leach of the Flyers in 1976.
