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Considered week-to-week Bennett's (lower body) is considered week-to-week, coach Paul Maurice informed Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site on Friday.

Impact Bennett missed the first seven contests of the campaign due to a lower-body injury. He attempted to return Monday but logged just 7:54 before exiting that night's 3-2 overtime loss to Boston. When Bennett is ready to play, he'll likely serve in a top-six capacity and receive a role with the man advantage. The 27-year-old had 16 goals and 40 points in 63 outings last year.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

More than day-to-day Bennett's (lower body) timetable is seen as more than day-to-day, coach Paul Maurice told Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site on Wednesday.

Impact Bennett started the season on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. He was activated Monday, but he logged just 7:54 before exiting the night's 3-2 overtime loss to Boston. The 27-year-old forward had 16 goals and 40 points in 63 contests last season. When Bennett is healthy, he will likely serve on the second line and second power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

More than day-to-day Bennett's (lower body) timetable is seen as more than day-to-day, coach Paul Maurice told Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers F Sam Bennett (lower body) exits season debut Florida forward Sam Bennett sustained an apparent leg injury and left during the second period of the Panthers’ Monday road game against the...

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Suffers injury Monday Bennett (lower body) will not return to Monday's game against Boston.

Impact Bennett made his season debut Monday but logged just 7:54 of ice time before exiting the contest. He fell awkwardly near the Bruins' net with an opposing skater landing on his left leg. It's unclear if this is related to the injury that held him out of the first seven games of the regular season. An update should be available in the coming days.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from IR Bennett (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Impact It appears as though Bennett is ready to make his season debut Monday against Boston after being labeled a game-time decision following Florida's morning skate. He is projected to play on the second line between Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe. Bennett produced 16 goals, 40 points, 193 shots on net, 150 hits and 54 PIM in 63 appearances last season.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Monday Bennett (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus Boston on Monday with coach Paul Maurice telling reporters, "Yeah, he's possible for tonight. We had two or three really go...

Impact Bennett looks poised to suit up for the first time this season after missing seven contests while on injured reserve. If Bennett does get into the lineup, it will likely be in a top-six role, though he could be tasked with carrying his own line. Last season, Bennett recorded his second straight 40-point campaign and should still have enough time to reach that mark again this year considering he also missed 19 contests in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Bennett (lower body) won't play Saturday against the Kraken, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Bennett isn't quite ready to make his season debut Saturday against the Kraken, though it appears he'll have a good chance to play Monday in Boston. The 27-year-old winger tallied 16 goals and 40 points in 63 games with the Panthers last season.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Bennett (lower body) will be a game-time call versus Seattle on Saturday.

Impact Bennett could be in line to make his season debut after having missed the first six games of the season due to his lower-body issue. Injuries limited the winger to just 63 games last season but that didn't stop him from reaching the 40-point mark for the second consecutive campaign. Barring additional injury concerns, Bennett could top that mark again this year.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 26, 2023 • NHL.COM

Practices Thursday Bennett (lower body) took part in Thursday's practice, according to Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida.

Impact Coach Paul Maurice will wait to see how Bennett feels Friday before putting him through another practice if all goes well. Bennett hasn't played yet in 2023-24 due to his lower-body injury, and it remains to be seen if he'll be available Saturday versus Seattle. When the 27-year-old does make his season debut, it will likely be as part of the second line.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Thursday Bennett (lower body) won't play Thursday versus Toronto and remains day-to-day beyond that, coach Paul Maurice told Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida on Wednesday.

Impact Bennett will miss his fourth straight game due to the lower-body injury. He had 16 goals and 40 points in 63 contests last season. Bennett might serve on the second line once he's healthy.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Bennett (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact In a corresponding move, Florida added Jonah Gadjovich to the roster on a one-year, one-way contract. If Bennett is ready to return later this week, Florida will need to send someone down to AHL Charlotte.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Opening Night Bennett (foot) is using a walking boot and is doubtful to play Opening Night on Thursday in Minnesota, according to George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.

Impact Bennett was injured Thursday in a preseason game versus the Lightning. Coach Paul Maurice said that Bennett is no longer considered day-to-day. Bennett had 16 goals, 24 assists, 193 shots on goal and 150 hits in 63 games last season.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Thursday's game Bennett sustained an undisclosed injury in the second period of Thursday's preseason game versus the Lightning, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Bennett will undergo further evaluation Friday. Head coach Paul Maurice didn't specify the severity of the injury, so Bennett's status for the preseason finale Saturday against the Lightning as well as Opening Night next Thursday versus the Wild is now questionable.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Feels healthy for camp Bennett (lower body) feels healthy after the Panthers' first training camp practice Thursday, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Impact Bennett played through an injury during the Panthers' run to the Stanley Cup Finals. He had 15 points in 20 playoff outings despite the injury. The 27-year-old figures to fill a top-six spot again in 2023-24 -- he's projected to be the Panthers' second-line center behind Aleksander Barkov.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Played through injury Bennett (undisclosed) played through an injury he suffered in the second round versus the Maple Leafs, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Bennett only missed the first game of the postseason, and he finished with 15 points in 20 appearances after notching a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 9-3 loss in Game 5. The nature of the center's injury is unknown, so it's unclear how this might affect his offseason and preparation for 2023-24. He'll be entering the third season of a four-year contract, and he's solidified his place as a middle-six forward for the Panthers.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up overtime tally Bennett posted an assist, four shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 3.

Impact Bennett set up Carter Verhaeghe's goal 4:27 into overtime. While Bennett's gone 11 games without a goal, he's been a solid playmaker with six assists in that span. The 26-year-old is up to 13 points in 18 playoff outings, and he's supported the Panthers' physical style with 74 hits and 60 PIM while adding 66 shots on net and a plus-7 rating.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps out on game-winner Bennett logged a power-play assist, six shots on goal, four hits and two PIM in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 2.

Impact For the second game in a row, Bennett assisted on a Matthew Tkachuk goal in overtime. That's now three assists over Bennett's last four contests, though he's gone six games without a goal. The 26-year-old forward has 10 points, 46 shots, 54 hits, 48 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 13 playoff appearances while maintaining a second-line role.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deals helper in fourth overtime Bennett logged an assist, four shots on goal, four PIM and two blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 quadruple-overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 1.

Impact Bennett corralled a turnover from the Hurricanes' defense and fed Matthew Tkachuk for the tally with 13 seconds left in the fourth overtime. This was Bennett's second assist in the last five games, as he wasn't particularly effective on offense in the second round. The 26-year-old has nine points, 40 shots on net, 50 hits, 46 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 12 playoff contests this year.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Panthers F Sam Bennett fined $5K for cross-checking The NHL fined Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett $5,000 on Friday for cross-checking Michael Bunting of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

MAY 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Panthers F Sam Bennett fined $5K for cross-checking The NHL fined Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett $5,000 on Friday for cross-checking Michael Bunting of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

MAY 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Panthers' Sam Bennett fined $5K, but no suspensions result from Thursday's game Florida's Sam Bennett was fined $5,000 by the league on Friday for a Game 2 cross check on Michael Bunting, but the Leafs wanted more.

MAY 5, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Fined $5,000 Bennett was fined $5,000 by the NHL Department of Player Safety for cross-checking Toronto's Michael Bunting on Thursday.

Impact Bennett was assessed a two-minute minor for his misdeed. He has four goals and seven points in eight playoff games this season. In addition, the 26-year-old has 30 PIM and 39 hits in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Bennett had 16 goals and 40 points with 150 hits in 63 regular-season games.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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