Carolina Hurricanes Captain Jordan Staal Wins the Conn Smythe Trophy as NHL Playoff MVP

Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal scored an impressive 6 goals in the Stanley Cup Final against the Golden Knights.

The 37-year-old Staal was rewarded for his outstanding performance by being awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Staal led all players with six goals in the Final, tying the record for the longest goal streak in a Final.

With his win, Staal becomes the oldest Conn Smythe Trophy winner in NHL history, surpassing Tim Thomas who won the award in 2011.

Staal's standout performance in the playoffs follows a regular season where he had 36 points (20 goals, 16 assists) in 75 games.

The two-way centerman was also a key player in the Hurricanes' success, containing the opposition's top offensive players.

Forward Jordan Martinook praised Staal's performance, saying 'That guy is incredible... He deserves it.'

Staal is the second Hurricanes player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, joining goalie Cam Ward who won it as a 22-year-old rookie in 2006.