The Florida Panthers have been dealt a big blow as forward Sam Bennett has been ruled out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. The injury occurred during the Panthers’ game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on April 7th.
Bennett, who was acquired by the Panthers in a trade with the Calgary Flames in April 2021, had been playing well for the team since his arrival. He had scored four goals and recorded seven assists in 15 games with the Panthers. His presence had been a major boost to the team’s offense and he had quickly become a fan favorite.
The injury is a major setback for the Panthers, who are currently fighting for a playoff spot in the Central Division. Bennett’s absence will be felt on both ends of the ice, as he was an important part of the team’s attack and was also a reliable defensive player.
The Panthers have not yet announced a timeline for Bennett’s return, but it is likely that he will miss at least a few weeks of action. In the meantime, the team will need to find ways to make up for his absence. The Panthers have some talented players on their roster who will need to step up in order to fill the void left by Bennett.
It is always difficult to lose a key player due to injury, but the Panthers will need to find a way to move forward without Bennett. The team has shown that they can compete with the best teams in the league and they will need to continue to do so if they want to make the playoffs. With Bennett out, it will be up to the rest of the team to pick up the slack and keep the Panthers in contention.
