What was uncertain, however, was who would take home the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. Two Panthers forwards, Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand, both had strong cases for the award. Bennett led all players with 15 goals this postseason,

Panthers’ Sam Bennett was honored as the MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs, winning the first Conn Smythe Trophy in Panthers history.

Sam Bennett has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after leading the Florida Panthers to a second consecutive Stanley Cup championship.