In the Conn Smythe Watch for the 2025 NHL postseason, Mikko Rantanen of the Dallas Stars stands out as the frontrunner for MVP. After leading all playoff scorers with 19 points, including nine goals, Rantanen's performance has been pivotal in Dallas reaching their third consecutive conference finals. A consensus choice among national and beat writers surveyed, Rantanen is noted for his historic achievements, including the rare feat of five three-point games. Although his scoring slowed in later matches, his contributions in earlier rounds have solidified his position as the leading candidate for the award.
Rantanen leads the Conn Smythe Watch, being the only player on every ballot and demonstrating outstanding performance as the Dallas Stars advance in the postseason.
Dallas coach Peter DeBoer noted that Rantanen is playing as if he's "on a mission," highlighting his determination and skill in the playoffs.
Rantanen's historic achievements include being the first player in NHL history with five three-point games through a team's first 10 playoff games of a single postseason.
Despite cooling off later in the series, Rantanen's early postseason performance made him the clear MVP favorite among writers covering the playoffs.
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