This is an older article that still includes some of the 2nd round teams and the reasons for specific players to be Conn Smythe Candidates.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...-smythe-trophy
This thread we can discuss who should be the front runner for each of the remaining four teams at this point in the playoffs.
1. Pens -
MAF .927%, 2.55GAA. The guy has been awesome when he needed to be and really kept them in game 7 when the Caps were pouring it on. A very close 2nd is Malkin. He looks dangerous whenever he's on the ice.
2. Sens -
Karlsson 13 pts/ 12 gp. Granted, I have watched many Sens games this playoff but just look at that stat line. Better than a point per game while playing the toughest defensive assignments.
3. Ducks -
Getzlaf 15 pts/ 11gp. A close one between him and Silfverberg for me but Getzlaf is playing like a man on a mission. When he plays well, the Ducks play well. If they win the Cup, it'll be on the back of Getzlaf I think.
4. Preds -
Rinne .951%, 1.37GAA. Another one where I haven't watched too many games this playoff, but based on what I've been reading and seeing, he's playing lights out.