Panthers Win Second Stanley Cup Sam Bennett Earns Conn Smythe

The Florida Panthers secured their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship by defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the 2025 Final. Sam Bennett was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the playoff MVP, marking the first time in franchise history that a Panthers player received this honor. Bennett led the playoffs with 15 goals, including five in the Final, and set an NHL record with 13 road goals in a single postseason. His combination of offensive production and relentless defensive effort was pivotal in the Panthers' success, complementing teammate Brad Marchand, who also had a strong playoff showing. The Panthers' back-to-back titles make them the first team to achieve this feat in non-shortened seasons since the 2016-17 Pittsburgh Penguins. With free agency approaching, Bennett's Conn Smythe win is likely to influence his future contract decisions.