Sam Bennett has won the 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Bennett was a force for the Panthers all postseason, and his 15 postseason goals led the league. Bennett's win marks the first time a Panther has won the Conn Smythe Trophy despite their Cup win in 2024.

The Florida Panthers have won the Stanley Cup in 2025, becoming the first team to secure back-to-back title wins since the 2020/21 Tampa Bay Lightning.

Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito is credited with building a dynasty team, leading them to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships. Zito's key acquisitions include Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Reinhart, and Brad Marchand, along with shrewd waiver claims and trades.

Connor McDavid Answers 'Pretty Heavy Question' on Stanley Cup Pressure originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The stakes are sky-high for the Edmonton Oilers heading into Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Down 3–2 to the defending champion Florida Panthers, they’re facing elimination on the road for the second year in a row.

Being an Olympian is something that not a lot of athletes can say about their careers. It’s the best athletes in the world from every sport. It’s definitely something that I’ve marked on my calendar,