Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby received 11 of 15 first-place votes by select members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to win his second straight Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Penguins became the first repeat Cup champions in 19 years (Detroit Red Wings, 1997 and 1998) with a 2-0 win against the Nashville Predators in Game 6 of the Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday.
Sidney Crosby easy winner in Conn Smythe Trophy voting
Received 11 of 15 first-place votes, finished ahead of teammates Evgeni Malkin, Jake Guentzel
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