Sam Bennett was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the NHL playoffs MVP before a jubilant Amerant Bank Arena crowd in Sunrise, Florida, on June 17.

Stanley Cup Final is in the books with the Florida Panthers prevailing in six games over the Edmonton Oilers, and Panthers center Sam Bennett took home the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs after the decisive win.

After the Florida Panthers secured their second consecutive Stanley Cup on Tuesday, one of their key players got major recognition before he could potentially be heading to free agency. Center Sam Bennett won the Conn Smythe Trophy, given to the MVP of the playoffs.