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.

Panthers star Sam Bennett scored 15 goals in the postseason and won the 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In a class move, Bennett was quick to shout

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.