Sidney Crosby added another accolade to his illustrious career Sunday when he received the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Pittsburgh Penguins downed the San Jose Sharks, 3-1, in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final to win their fourth championship. NBC Sports provided a look at NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman handing Lord Stanley's Cup to Crosby:
Crosby had two assists in the game, including the pass to Kris Letang for the game-winning goal in the second period. He finished the postseason with 19 points in 24 games. Phil Kessel led the team with 22 points.
He won the award despite not scoring a goal in the series, which was a rare feat, per the Elias Sports Bureau (via ESPN Stats & Info):
There were other worthy candidates for the honor.
Kessel was the team's best offensive player, and he led perhaps the best line in the playoffs with Nick Bonino and Carl Hagelin. Rookie goaltender Matt Murray showed tremendous poise throughout the playoffs while also defeating the Washington Capitals' Braden Holtby and the New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvis ...
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Conn Smythe Trophy 2016: Sidney Crosby Wins Coveted Award
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