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Florida Panthers
Sam Bennett
Age: 29Position: C
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90%
Assists
82%
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SOG
92%
Plus/Minus
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Bennett (lower-body) will not play against the Red Wings on Wednesday.

Bennett was expected to suit for the Panthers season finale on Wednesday, but he'll instead miss a third straight game to end the season. The 29-year-old Bennett was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for the Panthers, scoring a career-high 58 points (26G / 32A) through 76 games.

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Bennett (lower-body) is expected to be back in the Panthers lineup on Wednesday.

Bennett did not play in Florida's previous two games, but he will suit up for their season finale on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Bennett was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for the Panthers, scoring a career-high 58 points (26G / 32A) through 76 games.

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Bennett (personal) will rejoin Florida's lineup vs. Ottawa on Tuesday.

Bennett did not play in Florida's previous game, tending to personal matters, but he will be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 29-year-old Bennett has benefited from injuries this season, resulting in more playing time, which has translated into a career-high 54 points (25G / 29A) through 70 games.

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Bennett (undisclosed) will rejoin Florida's lineup vs. Vancouver on Tuesday.

The Panthers have been dealing with a myriad of injuries to key offensive contributors lately, but they will welcome Bennett back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 29-year-old Bennett had a career-high 51 points (25G / 26A) in 76 games last season and should shatter those totals in 2025-26, already with 50 points (24G / 26A) through 65 games.

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Bennett (upper-body) will return vs. Boston on Wednesday.

Bennett exited Monday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in the first period due to an upper-body injury, but is apparently no worse for wear and will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. The 29-year-old Bennett is having a tremendous offensive season, pacing for career highs, with 42 points (19G / 23A) through 55 games. Bennett was rewarded for his strong season on Tuesday, being announced as a late addition to Team Canada at the upcoming World Olympics to replace an injured Anthony Cirelli.

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Bennett (upper-body) practiced on Tuesday and is hopeful to return vs. Boston on Wednesday.

Bennett exited Monday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in the first period due to an upper-body injury, but is not expected to miss significant time and could return as early as Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. The 29-year-old Bennett is having a tremendous offensive season, pacing for career highs, with 42 points (19G / 23A) through 55 games.

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Florida has signed Sam Bennett to an eight-year, $64 million contract extension ($8 million AAV).

One of the biggest expected off-season free agents will not be hitting the open market after Florida announced Friday that they have signed Sam Bennett to an eight-year, $64 million contract extension ($8 million AAV). The 29-year-old is coming off an impressive Conn Smythe-winning playoff performance, with 15 goals, 22 points and a +6 plus/minus in 23 games played.

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Bennett will draw back into Florida's lineup on Monday vs. New York.

Bennett missed Saturday's game due to rest-related purposes but will draw back into the lineup vs. New York on Monday. The 28-year-old forward reached 50 points for the first time in his 11 year career this season with 25 goals and 50 points in 74 games played.

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Bennett (upper-body) is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season.

Bennett has likely been ruled out of the Panthers' lineup for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. That said, head coach Paul Maurice stated that he will be ready to play in the postseason. The 28-year-old Bennet has 50 points (25G / 25A) in 74 games this season.

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Bennett (illness) will be a game-time decision vs. St. Louis.

Bennett snapped a season-worst three-game pointless skid with an assist on Monday but was sidelined on Wednesday due to an illness and will be a game-time decision on Friday. The 28-year-old Bennett is pacing for a career-best offensive season, with 27 points (13G / 14A) in 31 games while maintaining his rugged style, recording 39 penalty minutes and 71 hits.

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Bennett is out on Wednesday vs. Minnesota due to illness.

Bennett snapped a season-worst three-game pointless skid with an assist on Monday but will be sidelined due to an illness on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Bennett is pacing for a career-best offensive season, with 27 points (13G / 14A) in 31 games while maintaining his rugged style, recording 39 penalty minutes and 71 hits.

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Bennett (upper-body) will be a game-time decision vs. New Jersey on Thursday.

According to head coach Paul Maurice, Bennett had something "tighten up," which prevented him from playing the previous game for the Panthers. He added that even if Bennett doesn't play Thursday, he won't be out long-term. Jesper Boqvist moved up to the Panthers' second line with Bennett out.

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Bennett (upper-body) will not be out long-term.

According to head coach Paul Maurice, Bennett had something "tighten up this morning and it didn't loosen up throughout the day." He added that even if Bennett doesn't play Thursday, he won't be out long-term. Jesper Boqvist moved up to the Panthers' second line with Bennett out.

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