Despite his team's loss, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid won the Conn Smythe Trophy but made a statement by not participating in the ceremony, a move seen as a snub towards Gary Bettman.
Earlier tonight, the Florida Panthers were named the 2024 Stanley Cup Champions.
After the game, it was revealed that Connor McDavid won the Conn Smythe Trophy despite his team's loss. However, McDavid opted not to participate in the trophy presentation.
With an incredible 42 points in 25 #StanleyCup Playoffs games, Connor McDavid is your Conn Smythe Trophy winner.
Despite being held scoreless in the final two games of the Stanley Cup Final, Connor McDavid's record-setting performance earned him the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Panthers fans were disappointed that Sergei Bobrovsky did not receive the Conn Smythe Trophy, but he would undoubtedly trade it for a Stanley Cup victory any day.
