Sam Bennett ’s career year just got even sweeter with his name set to be etched on the 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy. The forward was named playoff MVP on Tuesday night after the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the Final to secure their second straight Stanley Cup.

Panthers star Sam Bennett took home the Conn Smythe as the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but Brad Marchand nearly beat him out.