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Panthers' Sam Bennett: Good to return Thursday
Sam Bennett (upper body) is set to play Thursday against New Jersey, per Jameson Olive of the Florida Panthers' official site.Bennett missed Tuesday's 4-1 loss to New Jersey. Before that absence, he was red hot, recording six goals and 10 points across his past nine appearances. Bennett is projected to play alongside Jesper Boqvist and Matthew Tkachuk in his return.
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Panthers' Sam Bennett: Considered game-time decision
Sam Bennett (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against the Devils, Colby Guy of The Palm Beach Post reports.Bennett was unavailable for Tuesday's game against New Jersey due to an upper-body injury, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up in Thursday's rematch. If he's unavailable Thursday, Jesper Boqvist is a candidate to remain in a top-six role.
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Panthers' Sam Bennett: Questionable for Thursday
Sam Bennett (upper body) is improving but remains in doubt ahead of Thursday's clash with New Jersey, Jameson Olive of the Florida Panthers' official site reports.Head coach Paul Maurice told reporters they would have to see how Bennett is feeling at Thursday's game-day skate, so don't be surprised to see the winger labeled a game-time decision prior to puck drop. Through 15 games this season, the 28-year-old Ontario native is converting at a point-per-game pace, registering nine goals and six helpers, including four power-play points. If Bennett can't play Thursday, look for Jesper Boqvist to remain in a top-six role.
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Panthers' Sam Bennett: Not playing Tuesday
Sam Bennett (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Devils.Bennett played 15:14 in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Flyers, so it's unclear when he sustained the injury. His absence is a big one for the Florida Panthers -- Bennett has 10 points over his last nine outings. Mackie Samoskevich will enter the lineup and Anton Lundell is projected for a larger role to cover Bennett's absence.
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Panthers' Sam Bennett: Lights lamp Saturday
Sam Bennett scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Flyers.Bennett has stayed consistent into November, earning a goal, two assists and nine shots on net over his last four games. The 28-year-old forward continues to center the second line, though his ice time has decreased since the Florida Panthers returned to full health up front last week. Bennett has nine goal, six helpers, 47 shots on net, 32 hits and 16 PIM over 15 appearances.
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Panthers' Sam Bennett: Hands out helper
Sam Bennett notched an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Predators.Bennett saw a six-game point streak end Saturday in Finland versus the Stars, but he bounced back with a helper once the Florida Panthers resumed their schedule stateside. The 28-year-old center is is up to eight goals, six assists, 45 shots on net, 31 hits, 16 PIM and 11 blocked shots over 14 contests. Bennett has never earned a 50-point campaign, but he looks motivated to have a career year as he plays for a new contract.
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Panthers' Sam Bennett: Lights lamp in fifth straight
Sam Bennett produced a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Monday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.The 28-year-old found the back of the net for the fifth straight game and the eighth time in 11 outings this season. Bennett appears locked into a spot in Florida's top six, and he's flying toward a career-best campaign with 12 points already, a pace that would shatter the mark of 49 points (28 goals, 21 assists) he amassed over 71 regular-season games in 2021-22.
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Panthers' Sam Bennett: Extends scoring streak Saturday
Sam Bennett notched a goal, two penalty minutes, five hits and a blocked shot in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Islanders.Bennett has been getting the job done on both sides of the puck of late, scoring in four consecutive contests but also racking up six penalty minutes, 14 shots, 13 hits and three blocked shots in that span. The 28-year-old center has been one of the most consistent players for the Florida Panthers this season after cracking the scoresheet in eight of his 10 appearances this season, tallying seven goals and three assists to go along with 29 hits.
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Panthers' Sam Bennett: Goals in three straight games
Sam Bennett scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.Bennett has three goals and four points over his last three games. The center is tied for fourth in goals early in the season with six over nine contests, and he's added three assists, 33 shots on net, 24 hits, eight PIM and a minus-1 rating. Bennett will see a reduced role once Aleksander Barkov (lower body) returns, but he remains an important part of the Florida Panthers' offense.
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Panthers' Sam Bennett: Nets lone goal in loss
Sam Bennett scored a goal on four shots, added four PIM and levied four hits in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Wild.Bennett broke up Filip Gustavsson's shutout bid with a second-period tally, but that was all Florida could manage. The 28-year-old Bennett has been money early in the season with five goals and three assists over eight contests. He's also logged at least one shot on goal and one hit in each game, for a total of 30 shots and 23 hits. His role will decrease once Aleksander Barkov (lower body) returns, but contract-year Bennett looks to be good news for fantasy managers.