According to oddsmakers, Monday’s game saw one player emerge as the clear favorite to win the Conn Smythe Trophy. Many players in this year’s Stanley Cup Final have had great postseasons. Connor McDavid has racked up 31 points in 19 games and is leading the NHL.

Sam Bennett could make NHL history if he wins the Conn Smythe Trophy and leaves the Panthers after the Stanley Cup Final.

Lord Stanley isn't the only piece of hardware that will be awarded in the Stanley Cup Final. So, how is the Conn Smythe Trophy winner determined? And has there ever been a back-to-back winner?

Bennett, who will turn 29 years old on June 20 and can become an unrestricted free agent after this season, leads the NHL with a Panthers-record 14 goals in 20 playoff games, including four in the first three games against the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final, to help them take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 championship series rematch.

Cale Makar’s current path, which leads directly to the Hockey Hall of Fame, has been illuminated by incredible, highlight-reel moments.

Connor McDavid is the sportsbooks' biggest liability and the public's biggest bet to win the Conn Smythe Trophy.

Sam Bennett's impactful Game 3 performance, featuring a dominant hit and breakaway goal, underscored his Conn Smythe Trophy candidacy. His play fueled