Jonathan Toews won the 2010 Conn Smythe Trophy as the Stanley Cup Playoffs MVP, leading the Chicago Blackhawks to their first championship in 49 years. Toews displayed defensive excellence and timely scoring throughout the playoffs, earning recognition as the most valuable player.
In the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Nashville Predators, Toews scored the series-clinching goal. On a power play late in the first period, he drove to the net, collected a rebound off a point shot, and fired it into the net just 24 seconds after Nashville had tied the game.
In the Western Conference Semifinals against the Vancouver Canucks, Toews delivered a game-winning performance with his first career playoff hat trick, giving the Blackhawks a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. Positioned in the slot during a power play, Toews received a pass and snapped it top shelf, securing his third goal of the game.
In the Western Conference Final against the San Jose Sharks, Toews' exceptional defensive play led to a go-ahead goal for Chicago, where he earned an assist. In the third period of a tied Game 3, Toews blocked a shot attempt, sending the puck out to the neutral zone, where Dave Bolland collected it and scored on a breakaway.