Sam Bennett has won the 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Bennett was a force for the Panthers all postseason, and his 15 postseason goals led the league. Bennett's win marks the first time a Panther has won the Conn Smythe Trophy despite their Cup win in 2024.

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett won the Conn Smythe Trophy (most valuable player during NHL playoffs) after scoring 15 postseason goals, including five during the Stanley Cup Final.

Bennett is the first player in Panthers history to win the Conn Smythe Trophy. Last season, when Florida defeated Edmonton in seven games in the Stanley Cup Final, Oilers captain Connor McDavid won the Conn Smythe Trophy, becoming the sixth player to win the award from the losing team.

Too many slow starts, not enough offense and spotty goaltending left Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers exiting the ice for a second straight June to make way for another Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup celebration.

The Carolina Hurricanes have been among the best teams in the NHL over the last five season, with trips to the Eastern Conference Semifinals and Finals in each year since 2021. Despite the success, the team has failed to cash in,

"To win the Stanley Cup is a miserable two months." Denis Potvin said. "The beard is a reminder of how much you have to put into it."

The Stanley Cup will be in the building with their chance to extend its stay in Florida if they defeat the Oilers in Game 6 tonight.

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