Ryan O’Reilly’s Conn Smythe-winning performance in 2019 powered the St. Louis Blues to their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, as his elite two-way play, relentless compete level, and clutch scoring defined the team’s postseason run. Tying a franchise record with 23 points, O’Reilly consistently delivered in the biggest moments while anchoring the Blues in all situations.
In the opening sequence, St. Louis faces a daunting 2-0 deficit early in the third period of a pivotal Game 5 in Winnipeg with the series tied 2-2. On the power play, O’Reilly battles to the front of the net and buries a rebound, igniting a comeback that shifts the series in the Blues’ favor. He rises to the occasion again in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against Boston, with St. Louis trailing in the series. In a tied game midway through the third, O’Reilly drives the crease and cashes in on another rebound for the game-winning goal—his second of the night in a statement performance.
In the final sequence, O’Reilly showcases his timing and net-front presence once more, finding open ice at the top of the crease and converting on a perfectly placed pass to open the scoring in Game 5 of the Final. He later adds an assist in the Blues’ 2-1 victory, giving St. Louis its first series lead—one they would not relinquish en route to a historic Game 7 triumph.