Sam Bennett, who led all players with 15 playoff goals, set a new NHL record with 13 road goals in a single postseason. A cornerstone of Florida’s second consecutive Stanley Cup championship, Bennett’s remarkable performances earned him the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. In the First Round against Tampa Bay, Bennett delivered the decisive blow, breaking a tie late in the second period with a goal that stood as the series-clincher. In the Second Round against Toronto, with the Panthers clinging to a 1-0 lead late in the third period of Game 4, Bennett struck again. Capitalizing on a loose puck in the neutral zone, he charged toward the net, faked a shot, outwaited the goalie, and fired it home, effectively sealing the game and tying the series. Bennett’s final goal in this highlight epitomized the grit and tenacity of Panthers hockey. In the second period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, Bennett delivered two thunderous hits in the defensive zone, fought to clear the puck, and capped the shift with a breakaway snipe to extend Florida’s lead.