Bennett missed the Panthers' previous three games due to an upper-body injury and will remain out for Game 1 on Monday. The 27-year-old appeared in the first two games of Florida's opening series and picked up a goal and an assist to go along with four SOG and two PIMs.
It was a good sign on Wednesday as Sam Bennett skated for the fist time since his upper-body injury held him out of the lineup and is a high possibility to return for Game 1 of Florida's second series. Bennett appeared in two games in Florida's opening series, and had a goal, an assist, four SOG and two PIMs.
Bennet took a puck to the hand and exited Tuesday's 3-2 game-two victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning after playing only 7:42 time-on-ice. Despite leaving early in the second period, Bennet still managed to end game two with a two-point effort, scoring one goal and one assist.
Bennett will not play on Thursday as he is battling an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old Bennett has two goals in his last two games and 32 points (16G / 16A), 133 shots, and 124 hits in 54 games this season. Jonah Gadjovich will draw back into the Panthers' lineup on Thursday.
Bennett's impending return is welcome news for him and the Panthers after he was injured after playing just 7:54 in his season debut. Bennett had 16 goals, 24 assists, 193 SOG, 54 PIMs and, a +5 plus/minus in 63 games played in 2022-23.
Bennett's availability for Sunday's game is still to be determined but his impending return is welcome news for him and the Panthers after he was injured, playing just 7:54 in his season debut. Bennett had 16 goals, 24 assists, 193 SOG, 54 PIMs and, a +5 plus/minus in 63 games played in 2022-23.
Bennett saw his first action of the season on Monday after returning from an injury (lower-body) but played only 7:54 before being forced to leave the game with another lower-body injury. This injury isn't believed to be related to the previous one that kept him out of action but is still cause for concern as he has a week-to-week timeline for his next potential return. Bennett had 16 goals, 24 assists, 193 SOG, 54 PIMs and, a +5 plus/minus in 63 games played in 2022-23.
Bennett has missed the Panthers' first seven games due to a lower-body injury sustained in the pre-season and was a game-time decision to make his season debut Monday vs. Boston. The 27-year-old will be a much-welcomed return to the lineup after posting 16 goals, 24 assists, 193 SOG, 54 PIMs and, a +5 plus/minus in 63 games played in 2022-23.
Bennett has missed the Panthers' first seven games due to a lower-body injury sustained in the pre-season and is now a game-time decision to make his season debut Monday vs. Boston. The 27-year-old will make a much-welcome return after posting 16 goals, 24 assists, 193 SOG, 54 PIMs and, a +5 plus/minus in 63 games played in 2022-23.
Bennett has yet to play this season but appears to be nearing a return as he will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip. Last season, he registered 40 points (16G / 24A) in 63 games and should provide an offensive spark for a Panthers team that is off to a 3-3-0 start.
Bennett has yet to play this season but could return on Saturday as he will be a game-time decision against the Seattle Kraken. Last season, he registered 40 points (16G / 24A) in 63 games and should provide an offensive spark for a Panthers team that is off to a 3-3-0 start.
Bennett joined the Panthers' practice for the first time since injuring himself in the preseason with a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision Saturday vs. Seattle. The 27-year-old's missing presence has created a hole in the Panthers' lineup after he put up 16 goals, 40 points, 193 SOG, 54 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus in 63 games played in 2022-23. He is expected to skate at practice again Friday and head coach Paul Maurice said they should know his status from there.
Bennett will not be ready for the Panthers' opening game of the season as he did not travel with the team as he recovers from a lower-body injury. Last season, Bennett scored 40 points (16G / 24A) in 63 games for the Panthers while predominantly playing in a second-line role. Eetu Luostarinen, who recorded 43 points (17G / 26A) in 82 games last season, is expected to handle some extra responsibility on the second line and second powerplay unit during Bennett's absence.
Bennett is unlikely to be ready for the opening game of the season and could miss two weeks as he recovers from a lower-body injury. Last season, Bennett scored 40 points (16G / 24A) in 63 games for the Panthers while predominantly playing in a second-line role. Eetu Luostarinen, who recorded 43 points (17G / 26A) in 82 games last season, is expected to handle some extra responsibility on the second line and second powerplay unit during Bennett's absence.
Bennett has two goals, an assist, 15 SOG, 14 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through three games so far in the playoff but will play in Game 5 Wednesday after missing Tuesday's team skate. If the 26-year-old is forced to miss the game, it will be a massive loss for the Panthers as he provided 14 goals, 40 points, 54 PIMs and 193 SOG through 63 games during the regular season
Bennett has two goals, an assist, 15 SOG, 14 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through three games so far in the playoff but will be a game-time decision for Game 5 Wednesday after missing Tuesday's team skate. If the 26-year-old is forced to miss the game, it will be a massive loss for the Panthers as he provided 14 goals, 40 points, 54 PIMs and 193 SOG through 63 games during the regular season.
Bennett has been out since March 20th due to an undisclosed injury and made a welcomed return sight as he skated with Florida's regulars on Wednesday and will return to the Panthers' lineup for Game 2. The 26-year-old had a solid regular season, with his 16 goals, 24 assists, 193 SOG, 54 PIMs and +5 plus/minus through 63 games.
Bennett has been out since March 20th due to an undisclosed injury and made a welcomed return sight as he skated with Florida's regulars on Wednesday and is a game-time decision for Game 2. The 26-year-old had a solid regular season, with his 16 goals, 24 assists, 193 SOG, 54 PIMs and +5 plus/minus through 63 games.
Bennett has been skating for each of the last two days and is nearing a return to the lineup. He'll accompany the team to Boston but its unclear when he'll be available to play.
