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Panthers lose Sam Bennett due to a possible broken hand during game 2
Sam Bennett of the Florida Panthers had to leave the game and head down the tunnel during the second period of tonight's clash with the Tampa Bay Lightning, following an injury. The forward was visibly in pain after a puck struck his hand while he was attempting to block a shot.
The game's momentum shifted as the Lightning capitalized, scoring both an even-strength and a power-play goal to even the score. The urgency to stabilize the game was clear, with one observer noting,
«So now an even strength goal and a Power Play goal for the Lightning to tie it up.
Sam Bennett to the locker room after taking a puck to the hand.
Need to get this game back under control quickly»
Sam Bennett to the locker room after taking a puck to the hand.
Need to get this game back under control quickly»
Concerns about the severity of Bennett's injury circulated among fans and commentators.
"Sam Bennett just took a puck to the hand and it looked pretty bad. Could be a playoff ending type of injury. We will have to wait and see,» commented another.
As the game progressed, updates on Bennett's status were grim. Elliotte Friedman announced that Bennett would not return for the remainder of the game, a sentiment later echoed by the team.
«Panthers announced Bennett will not return tonight,»
Confirmed the official statement, leaving the Panthers to navigate the remainder of their game against the Lightning without one of their key players.
| POLL | ||
AVRIL 23 | 125 ANSWERS Panthers lose Sam Bennett due to a possible broken hand during game 2 Do you think Sam Bennet broke his hand in this play? | ||
| Yes | 66 | 52.8 % |
| No | 17 | 13.6 % |
| Not sure | 42 | 33.6 % |
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