Conor Michael Sheary, born on June 8, 1992, is an American professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League (NHL). Undrafted, Sheary began his professional career with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL after playing collegiate hockey with the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Conor Sheary was traded to the Buffalo Sabres in 2018, where he played for two seasons before returning to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2020. After a brief stint with the Washington Capitals, he signed a three-year, $6 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2023.
Conor Sheary Stanley Cup Wins/ Stanley Cup Rings History
Conor Sheary signed as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2014, experienced immediate success by winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in his first two seasons with the organization.
On March 13, 2016, Sheary showcased his scoring prowess with a multi-goal game against the New York Rangers, recording two goals at Madison Square Garden. He further solidified his impact by scoring his first career playoff goal on April 21, 2016, against goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. Moreover, Sheary played a pivotal role in the 2016 Stanley Cup Finals, contributing the game-winning goal in overtime on June 1, 2016, against the San Jose Sharks. The Penguins secured the Stanley Cup with a 3–1 victory on June 12, 2016.
In the following season (2016–17), Sheary continued to thrive alongside Sidney Crosby, amassing 23 goals and 30 assists for a total of 53 points. He achieved his first 3-point game on January 16, 2017, against the Washington Capitals, with the Penguins ultimately winning the game 8–7 in overtime, and Sheary contributing the overtime winner. The successful season resulted in Sheary earning his second Stanley Cup ring as the Penguins clinched the championship.
How many Stanley Cups has Conor Sheary won?
Conor Sheary has won two Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He secured back-to-back championships in the 2015-16 and 2016-17 NHL seasons.
Here’s a table summarizing Conor Sheary’s Stanley Cup wins:
Year | Team | Opponent |
2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | San Jose Sharks |
2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Nashville Predators |
FAQ's On Conor Sheary Stanley Cup Wins
A. Conor Sheary has won two Stanley Cups in his career. He achieved back-to-back championships with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2015-16 and 2016-17 NHL seasons.
A. Sheary and the Penguins faced the San Jose Sharks in the 2016 Stanley Cup Finals and the Nashville Predators in the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals.
A. Conor Sheary made a significant impact in the 2016 Stanley Cup Finals by scoring the game-winning goal in overtime on June 1, 2016, against the San Jose Sharks.
A. During the 2016-17 season, playing alongside Sidney Crosby, Sheary accumulated 23 goals and 30 assists for a total of 53 points. His notable performance contributed to the Pittsburgh Penguins winning the Stanley Cup.
A. After his tenure with the Penguins, Conor Sheary played for the Buffalo Sabres, and Washington Capitals, and made a return to the Penguins before signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 1, 2023.