Too many slow starts, not enough offense and spotty goaltending left Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers exiting the ice for a second straight June to make way for another Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup celebration.

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 Carolina Hurricanes have been among the best teams in the NHL over the last five season, with trips to the Eastern Conference Semifinals and Finals in each year since 2021. Despite the success, the team has failed to cash in,

"To win the Stanley Cup is a miserable two months." Denis Potvin said. "The beard is a reminder of how much you have to put into it."

NHL Reporter's Strong Message on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Stanley Cup Final Appearance originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce drew mixed reactions from the public after the couple was spotted at the Stanley Cup Finals.