Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett Wins Conn Smythe Trophy As 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs MVP

Sam Bennett was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the most valuable player of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after leading the Florida Panthers to their second consecutive championship with a 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6. Bennett led the postseason with 15 goals, including five in the final series, and tied for the Panthers' scoring lead with 22 points over 23 games. He set an NHL record for the most road goals in a single postseason (13) and extended a road goal streak to six games, becoming one of only five players to achieve such a run. Bennett's all-around performance combined offensive firepower with strong defensive play and relentless forechecking, making him a crucial factor in the Panthers' dominance throughout the playoffs. This marks the first time a Florida Panthers player has won the Conn Smythe Trophy. Bennett, who is entering unrestricted free agency, is expected to attract significant interest in the offseason given his career-best postseason showing.