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Staal Wins Conn Smythe at 37
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 85
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Summary
Jordan Staal just made history, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as Stanley Cup playoff MVP at 37 — the oldest player ever to claim it. He tied an NHL record by scoring in the first five games of the Final, then anchored Carolina’s defense while shutting down stars like Jack Eichel. His clutch play helped the Hurricanes defeat Vegas and win their first championship since 2006. This is Staal’s second Cup — his first came with Pittsburgh in 2009, making his 17-year gap between titles the longest in NHL history. As captain, he led the team to victory in a dominant Game 6, cementing his legacy as a veteran force and bringing the Cup back to Carolina after a long drought. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ebfe3de6a2b2c78b