Jordan Staal wins Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP for Hurricanes
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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.
- 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
"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.
"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.
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External links- 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.
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