Jordan Staal wins Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP for Hurricanes
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:10 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Jordan Staal of the Carolina Hurricanes was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy after the team secured the Stanley Cup by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 on June 14, 2026. Staal scored in each of the first five games of the Finals, tying an NHL playoff record and contributing six goals in total during the series. This victory marks the Hurricanes' first championship since 2006 and Staal's second career Stanley Cup, having previously won with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009. Staal's strong performance throughout the playoffs included 12 points with eight goals and four assists over 17 games.
- •Hurricanes win Stanley Cup, their first since 2006.
- •Jordan Staal scores in the first five games of the Finals.
- •Staal finishes with six goals in the Stanley Cup Final.
- •Frederik Andersen played a significant role in earlier playoff rounds.
- •Brandon Bussi replaced Andersen during the Finals.
- 5:17 PMYahoo Sports — Carolina’s Jordan Staal wins the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, oldest on record at age 37
- 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Jordan Staal Takes Home The Conn Smythe As Playoff MVP
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes star Jordan Staal wins Conn Smythe Trophy as Stanley Cup playoff MVP
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Who won the Conn Smythe? Hurricanes' Jordan Staal wins NHL's playoff MVP
"From record-breaking faceoff dominance to a historic goal-scoring streak, the 37-year-old captain silenced elite opponents and fueled Carolina’s first championship run in two decades with a legendary performance.
"“We’re not here today without Jordan Staal,” Rod Brind'Amour said. “I can promise you that. We’re very lucky. And as a coach, you’re super fortunate to have a guy like that be your leader.”
"The Hurricanes brought home their first Stanley Cup in two decades. Here's a look at who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 5:17 PMCarolina’s Jordan Staal wins the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, oldest on record at age 37
“We’re not here today without Jordan Staal,” Rod Brind'Amour said. “I can promise you that. We’re very lucky. And as a coach, you’re super fortunate to have a guy like that be your leader.”
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:10 AMJordan Staal Takes Home The Conn Smythe As Playoff MVP
From record-breaking faceoff dominance to a historic goal-scoring streak, the 37-year-old captain silenced elite opponents and fueled Carolina’s first championship run in two decades with a legendary performance.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:38 AMHurricanes star Jordan Staal wins Conn Smythe Trophy as Stanley Cup playoff MVP
Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal tied an NHL playoff record when he scored in each of the first five games of the Stanley Cup Final.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:15 AMWho won the Conn Smythe? Hurricanes' Jordan Staal wins NHL's playoff MVP
The Hurricanes brought home their first Stanley Cup in two decades. Here's a look at who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NHL•Oct 18, 2026, 2:35 AMJets’ Connor Hellebuyck’s Potential Landing Spot Gaining Serious Steam
NHL•Oct 18, 2026, 2:35 AMPhiladelphia Flyers vs Ottawa Senators
NHL•Oct 18, 2026, 2:35 AMColumbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL•Oct 18, 2026, 2:31 AMMichkov and Martone lead Flyers past Senators 3-1 for 1st win of season after 9-game skid
HockeyNHL•Oct 18, 2026, 2:05 AMFriday Night (High)lights: What we know and what we think we know -- scenarios and possibilities for GSL division races, postseason
NHL•Oct 18, 2026, 1:49 AMFlorida Panthers set NHL record with surge of natural hat tricks