With the 2014 Stanley Cup Final nearing its conclusion, a number of players have separated themselves from the rest during the playoffs to be contenders for the Conn Smythe Trophy, for the postseason's most valuable player.
The winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy usually comes from the winning team, but we've seen members of the losing team win the award before. It's been a while since that's happened, however, as Jean-Sebastien Giguere from the Anaheim Ducks was the last to do so back in 2003. The Los Angeles Kings are already up 3-0 in the Final against the New York Rangers, so it's almost a guarantee at this point that the award will go to one of their players.
As the Kings look to end the series with a sweep on Wednesday, let's take a look at a few of their players who are the top contenders for the Conn Smythe.
Drew Doughty
Even though he's had just one point in the Stanley Cup Final up through three games, Drew Doughty's impact on defense has been hard to ignore throughout the playoffs, and that's a big reason he's one of the top contenders for the postseason MVP.
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NHL Playoffs 2014: Breaking Down Top Conn Smythe Trophy Contenders
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