Jul 2, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) defends the net against Montreal Canadiens right wing Corey Perry (94) during the third period in game three of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
It’s no surprise that the Tampa Bay Lightning’s goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy won the Conn Smythe trophy last season; however, it was a surprise that he was not the recipient of the NHL’s Vezina award; being named the best goalie. In hindsight, a second Stanley Cup championship and being named the league’s most valuable player in the playoffs most likely weighs heavier, albeit you still have a feeling that Vasilevskiy was snubbed.