Keep in mind that in the NHL, the Conn Smythe is based on a player's performance during the entire postseason, not just the championship round. We polled more than a dozen writers who are still on the beat in the playoffs for the Conn Smythe Trophy top three. Overall, Rantanen has 12 points through seven games. He has seven points in seven games. Marner is right behind Nylander with nine points in seven games, with eight assists.