The Florida Panthers, considered heavy favorites in the East, have encountered a major setback with reports emerging of Bennett's potential lengthy absence.
This news follows Bennett's departure from the ice during game 2 of the Panthers-Lightning series after sustaining an apparent hand injury from a shot.
Bennett has been instrumental in the Panthers' postseason campaign, contributing a goal and an assist in the first two games. His performance last year, with 15 points in 20 postseason games during the Panthers' journey to the cup finals, underscores his importance to the team's lineup.
Losing Bennett for an extended period would undoubtedly pose a significant challenge for the Panthers as they strive for postseason success. Stay tuned for further updates as more details emerge.
As seen on markerzoneFlorida Panthers' Sam Bennett may be done for the season per reports
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24 AVRIL | 602 ANSWERS Florida Panthers Sam Bennett suffers potential season-ending injury Do you think the Florida Panthers can still go far in the playoffs without Sam Bennett? | ||
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