Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith wins Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP

By Stephen Whyno The Canadian Press

Posted June 15, 2015 11:10 pm

Updated June 16, 2015 7:57 am

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Chicago Blackhawks' Duncan Keith, left, is congratulated by teammates Brandon Saad and Patrick Kane, right, after scoring during the second period in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series on against the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday, June 15, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

CHICAGO – Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

Keith beat out 2010 winner Jonathan Toews and the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Victor Hedman for the award.

The 2014 Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s top defenceman averaged more than 30 minutes during a 23-game journey to the Stanley Cup.

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Keith led all playoff scorers with 18 assists and finished with 21 points.

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Playing in all situations, the Winnipeg native played a part in shutting down the Lightning’s Steven Stamkos and productive “Triplets” line.

Keith is the first defenceman to win the Conn Smythe since Scott Niedermayer of the Anaheim Ducks in 2007.

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