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Blackhawks' Keith wins Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy on Monday as the most valuable player during the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs. Keith, the first defenseman to win the award since 2007, capped a dominant playoff run with the championship-winning goal in helping Chicago capture their third Stanley Cup in six years with a 4-2 series win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. (Reporting by Michael Hirtzer; Editing by Frank Pingue)