Summary:
- The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded to the most valuable player (MVP) of the NHL playoffs.
- The trophy is voted on by a panel of media members, with each voter submitting their top 3 choices for the award.
- The winner is the player who receives the most overall points based on a 5-3-1 voting system (5 points for a first-place vote, 3 for second, 1 for third).