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June 7, 2012

Conn Smythe Watch: Final Conn Smythe Rankings

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

With a commanding Stanley Cup Finals lead, it's all Kings atop the list.

May 27, 2012

Conn Smythe Watch: Updated Conn Smythe Rankings

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

Quick among three Kings pushing Mike Smith for top spot on list.

May 14, 2012

Conn Smythe Watch: Quick Takes Second Place

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

The Kings' goalie leaps Claude Giroux and trails only Mike Smith.

May 6, 2012

Conn Smythe Watch: Smith Dominant

by Tom Awad

Like Tim Thomas in 2011, regular season GVT leader Mike Smith is the playoff leader in GVT in 2012. Will he also lead his team to a championship?

May 1, 2012

Conn Smythe Watch: Smith Shines

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

A netminder leads the rankings, with a dangerous forward right behind.

April 24, 2012

Conn Smythe Watch: Giroux No. 1

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

Philly's soaring superstar is tops, with a rookie netminder close behind.

April 11, 2012

Numbers On Ice: Unheralded MVPs

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

Stars outside the spotlight can carry their teams deep.

Player Power Rankings: Malkin's Victory Lap

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

The Penguins' forward wins his second scoring title and ranks No. 1.

April 10, 2012

NHL Playoffs, First Round: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers

by Tom Awad

Not only is Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia the marquee matchup of the first round based on talent, the animosity between the two bitter rivals makes for must-see theatre.

April 3, 2012

Player Power Rankings: Quick Moves to No. 1

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

The Los Angeles Kings goalie passes Henrik Lundqvist in the rankings.

March 28, 2012

Player Power Rankings: Malkin The MVP

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

At this point, Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin is the MVP, and it's not all that close.

March 20, 2012

Player Power Rankings: The Bruins' Duo

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

The top six stays the same but Boston gets a second skater in the top 10.

March 13, 2012

Player Power Rankings: Giroux Rises to No. 2

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

The Flyers' forward is the No. 2 skater while other players shuffle around.

March 7, 2012

Player Power Rankings: Rangers Represented

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

New York Rangers forward Marian Gaborik appears among the top 10 skaters.

March 1, 2012

Player Power Rankings: The Senators' Turn

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

With Erik Karlsson and Jason Spezza both top-five skaters, Ottawa stands out.

February 22, 2012

Player Power Rankings: Top Five Hold Firm

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

The top five skaters all keep their spots this week, while two new goalies appear.

February 14, 2012

Player Power Rankings: Malkin's Run Continues

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

For the past month, Evgeni Malkin has had sole possession of the No. 1 skater spot.

February 8, 2012

Player Power Rankings: Chicago's Conundrum

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

The Blackhawks have two top-four skaters but have lost their past five games.

January 24, 2012

Player Power Rankings: Malkin Vaults To Top

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

Evgeni Malkin's six-goal, three-assist week earns him the No. 1 skater ranking.

January 17, 2012

Player Power Rankings: Hossa A Clear No. 1

by Tom Awad and ESPN Insider

The No. 2 skater last week, Marian Hossa takes the lead on the field.