Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid won the Conn Smythe Trophy despite being on the losing team, and he snubbed Gary Bettman by not coming out for the presentation.
Earlier this evening, the Florida Panthers were crowned the 2024 Stanley Cup Champions.
After the game, it was announced that Connor McDavid won the Conn Smythe Trophy despite being on the losing team. Following the announcement, McDavid did not come out for the trophy presentation.
CONNOR MCDAVID IS YOUR CONN SMYTHE WINNER
A performance for the ages. 👏
With an incredible 42 points in 25 #StanleyCup Playoffs games, Connor McDavid is your Conn Smythe Trophy winner.
McDavid was held scoreless for the final two games of the Stanley Cup Final, but his incredible performance, with 42 points in 25 playoff games, earned him the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Panthers fans were upset that Sergei Bobrovsky was not awarded the Conn Smythe, but Bobrovsky will certainly trade a Conn Smythe for a Stanley Cup any day.