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Lee scores in final minute, Schaefer has 2 more goals as the Islanders beat the Panthers 5-4

Anders Lee scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two more goals and an assist and the New York Islanders edged the Florida Panthers 5-4

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

FLA at NYI: Bennett rips in PPG | Florida Panthers Sam Bennett makes it 2-0 against the Islanders in the first period.

MARCH 2 • NHL.COM

Two points in Friday's loss Bennett was credited with an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact After helping to set up Matthew Tkachuk for Florida's first goal midway through the second period, Bennett fired a shot at Alex Lyon inside the final minute of the third with the Panthers' net empty. Lyon made the initial save, but the puck trickled through him into the crease, and Rasmus Dahlin's clearing attempt instead bounced off the goalie and into the net. It goes down as Bennett's 20th goal of the season, a mark he's reached in three straight campaigns and four of the last five, and over the last 15 games he's delivered a tidy four goals and 12 points.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

FLA vs. BUF: Bennett scores 20th | Florida Panthers Sam Bennett makes it 3-2 against the Sabres in the third period.

FEBRUARY 28 • NHL.COM

Sabres vs. Panthers | NHL Highlights | February 27, 2026

FEBRUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Lyon makes 27 saves against former Florida teammates, Sabres top Panthers 3-2

Alex Lyon made 27 saves to beat his former Florida teammates for the second this month, helping the Buffalo Sabres top the Panthers 3-2 on Friday night for their eighth victory in...

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Panthers host the Sabres after Marchand's 2-goal game

The Florida Panthers host the Buffalo Sabres after Brad Marchand's two-goal game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Panthers' 5-1 win

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews celebrate US hockey gold with ceremonial puck drop

Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers has taken part in his latest celebration of the U.S. men's hockey gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Florida Panthers face a make-or-break week as playoff hopes hang by a thread

The Florida Panthers try to rescue their season as they return from the Olympic break

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Jack Hughes lost teeth from a high-stick to the mouth before his Olympic gold-winning goal

Jack Hughes lost some teeth before he won Olympic gold for the U.S. The forward who put the puck in the net in overtime to give the Americans a 2-1 victory over Canada in the men’s...

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Why Jack Hughes' blood turned Sam Bennett's penalty into a double-minor 4 minute call | Sporting News A huge moment in the third period.

FEBRUARY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Marchand makes a pesky impact in Canada's 3-2 win over Finland in Olympic men's hockey semifinals

Brad Marchand has spent his 18-year NHL career building a reputation for being one of the league's biggest pests

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

BMW Teammate: Sam Bennett (Part 2) | Florida Panthers Bennett talks taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Game 4, love for dogs, golf carts and more.

FEBRUARY 20 • NHL.COM

Patterson Adds Three to ACU Football Staff - Abilene Christian University Athletics ACU has announced the hiring of Sam Bennett , Justin Sinz and Broderic Odom to the football staff.

FEBRUARY 19 • ACUSPORTS.COM

Why Sam Bennett isn't playing today for Team Canada in Olympics vs. Czechia | Sporting News The Canadians have shuffled the lineup around again.

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

US beats Germany to stay unbeaten at the Olympics, but Canada is the top seed

Auston Matthews scored twice and set up Zach Werenski’s goal with a textbook pass, Connor Hellebuyck stopped 23 of the 24 shots he faced and the U.S. defeated Germany 5-1 on Sunday...

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

BMW Teammate: Sam Bennett (Part 1) | Florida Panthers As a part of the BMW Teammate of the Month series, Jameson Olive rides along with Sam Bennett to talk championship pedigree, playoff Lorax c...

FEBRUARY 11 • NHL.COM

Morning Skate: Bennett 2/4/26 | Florida Panthers Sam Bennett speaks ahead of Wednesday's game against the Bruins and after selection to Hockey Canada.

FEBRUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Set to play Wednesday Bennett (upper body) is available for Wednesday's game against Boston, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Bennett exited Monday's game against the Sabres due to an upper-body injury, but he's been cleared to suit up for the Panthers' penultimate game before the Olympic break. Over 16 appearances since the start of the calendar year, Bennett has recorded six goals, seven assists, 22 PIM, 20 hits and six blocked shots while averaging 19:28 of ice time.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Olympic hockey injuries: Anthony Cirelli, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen replaced Anthony Cirelli and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will miss the Olympics. Sam Bennett and Joonas Korpisalo will replace them.

FEBRUARY 3 • USATODAY.COM

Hockey Canada Announces Sam Bennett Added to Roster for Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 | Florida Panthers SUNRISE, Fla.– Hockey Canada announced today that Sam Bennett has been added to their roster for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 202...

FEBRUARY 3 • NHL.COM

Canada picks Sam Bennett to replace Anthony Cirelli at the Olympics

Sam Bennett has been added to Canada’s men’s hockey team at the Olympics in Milan as an injury replacement for Anthony Cirelli

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Team Canada makes Sam Bennett announcement for Olympics after Anthony Cirelli injury | Sporting News The Panthers star gets some news.

FEBRUARY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jason Zucker breaks 3rd-period tie in the Sabres' 5-3 win over the Panthers

Jason Zucker broke a tie on a power play at 5:31 of the third period and he Buffalo Sabres beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 5-3 on Monday night

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Won't return Monday Bennett exited Monday's game against the Sabres early with an upper-body injury.

Impact Despite joining the team on the bench in the second period, Bennett wouldn't enter the game and was ultimately ruled out before the start of the third period. The injury comes at a rough time for the 29-year-old center, who was in the midst of an 11-point, 12-game stretch and was a top candidate to potentially replace Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) on Team Canada, if his injury is serious enough to keep him out through the Olympic break. Regardless, Bennett will have two chances to return to Florida's lineup before the Olympic break, with the first being Wednesday. The veteran center can be considered day-to-day until the team provides further information.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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