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The Conn Smythe Trophy is one of the most volatile awards in hockey betting because a player’s path to playoff MVP depends on both performance and team success.
The 2026 odds are not available just yet, but with the Stanley Cup Playoffs beginning in less than a week, that market should open soon. When it does, expect the board to be led by stars from the top Cup contenders, with a few high-upside longshots lurking behind them.
Sportsbooks have yet to release official Conn Smythe Trophy odds for the 2026 postseason, but this market typically opens after we know the full first round schedule.
Check back soon for odds!
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A quick look at recent NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners and the teams they played for.
Sportsbooks will post Conn Smythe Trophy odds as early as the beginning of the playoffs. These NHL futures are constantly adjusted throughout the postseason depending on how well players perform as well as their team success. Sportsbooks will also adjust the NHL awards odds based on handle and liability to certain players.
Conn Smythe Trophy odds will usually look like this:
This means that on a $100 bet, you'll stand to win $290 if MacKinnon takes home the Conn Smythe Trophy. If it's close to the end of the Stanley Cup playoffs and a player has stood out as the obvious MVP of the series they might have a minus sign (-) ahead of their odds like this:
This means that if you bet on McDavid to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, you would have needed to bet $175 to profit $100.
All of the odds listed above are in American format, but if you prefer decimal or fractional odds, simply plug them into our odds converter tool.
This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here and view our best betting sites or check out our top sportsbook promos.
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The Conn Smythe Trophy is one of the most volatile awards in hockey betting because a player’s path to playoff MVP depends on both performance and team success.
The 2026 odds are not available just yet, but with the Stanley Cup Playoffs beginning in less than a week, that market should open soon. When it does, expect the board to be led by stars from the top Cup contenders, with a few high-upside longshots lurking behind them.
2026 Conn Smythe Trophy odds
Sportsbooks have yet to release official Conn Smythe Trophy odds for the 2026 postseason, but this market typically opens after we know the full first round schedule.
Check back soon for odds!
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Conn Smythe Trophy trends
- There have only been five players to win the Conn Smythe without winning the Stanley Cup.
- Skaters have won the Conn Smythe over a goalie 74% of the time.
- There have been seven repeat winners of the Conn Smythe since its establishment.
- Only one player has won the Conn Smythe more than twice. Patrick Roy won it three times.
Conn Smythe Trophy history
A quick look at recent NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners and the teams they played for.
Season | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Sam Bennett |
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Florida Panthers |
| 2023-24 | Connor McDavid |
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Edmonton Oilers |
| 2022-23 | Jonathan Marchessault |
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Vegas Golden Knights |
| 2021-22 | Cale Makar |
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Colorado Avalanche |
| 2020-21 | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
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Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 2019-20 | Victor Hedman |
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Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 2018-19 | Ryan O'Reilly |
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St. Louis Blues |
| 2017-18 | Alex Ovechkin |
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Washington Capitals |
| 2016-17 | Sidney Crosby |
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Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 2015-16 | Sidney Crosby |
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Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 2014-15 | Duncan Keith |
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Chicago Blackhawks |
| 2013-14 | Justin Williams |
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Los Angeles Kings |
| 2012-13 | Patrick Kane |
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Chicago Blackhawks |
| 2011-12 | Jonathan Quick |
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Los Angeles Kings |
| 2010-11 | Tim Thomas |
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Boston Bruins |
| 2009-10 | Jonathan Toews |
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Chicago Blackhawks |
| 2008-09 | Evgeni Malkin |
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Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 2007-08 | Henrik Zetterberg |
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Detroit Red Wings |
| 2006-07 | Scott Niedermayer |
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Anaheim Ducks |
| 2005-06 | Cam Ward |
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Carolina Hurricanes |
| 2003-04 | Brad Richards |
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Understanding Conn Smythe Trophy odds
Sportsbooks will post Conn Smythe Trophy odds as early as the beginning of the playoffs. These NHL futures are constantly adjusted throughout the postseason depending on how well players perform as well as their team success. Sportsbooks will also adjust the NHL awards odds based on handle and liability to certain players.
Conn Smythe Trophy odds will usually look like this:
- Nathan MacKinnon +290
This means that on a $100 bet, you'll stand to win $290 if MacKinnon takes home the Conn Smythe Trophy. If it's close to the end of the Stanley Cup playoffs and a player has stood out as the obvious MVP of the series they might have a minus sign (-) ahead of their odds like this:
- Connor McDavid -175
This means that if you bet on McDavid to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, you would have needed to bet $175 to profit $100.
All of the odds listed above are in American format, but if you prefer decimal or fractional odds, simply plug them into our odds converter tool.
This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here and view our best betting sites or check out our top sportsbook promos.
Continue reading...
