Connor McDavid became the first player in 21 years and sixth in NHL history to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as a member of the losing team of the Stanley Cup Final after his Edmonton Oilers were defeated by the Florida Panthers in seven games last June.

The Stanley Cup sits on a table in front of a portrait of Martha Washington during an event where U.S. President Donald Trump honored the 2024 Stanley Cup Champions Florida Panthers at the White House on February 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Florida Panthers are the 2024 Stanley Cup Champions.Kevin Dietsch/Getty

As a service to fans who have a general interest in the National Hockey League but have no idea what has happened since the Florida Panthers raised the Stanley Cup by defeating the Edmonton Oilers last June,