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.

Two Florida Panthers forwards were neck-and-neck in the race for the Conn Smythe Trophy.

Bennett adds to Conn Smythe's rich history following Cup win with Panthers Center named MVP of postseason after scoring 15 goals; trophy traces back to 1964 ...

One Florida Panthers player could claim the Conn Smythe Trophy following a win in Game 6 against the Edmonton Oilers.

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the NHL Playoffs.

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

NHL legend Don Cherry made his thoughts on the Conn Smythe winner clear, addressing the choice during Episode 313 of "The Don Cherry's Grapevine Podcast" on Sunday.

One of the more intriguing storylines to track during the Stanley Cup Playoffs is usually the race for the Conn Smythe Trophy.

It isn't easy leaving a Cup-winning team after being the playoff MVP. With free agency approaching, will Bennett choose to stay or go?

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