Panthers forward Sam Bennett registers a "Gordie Howe hat trick," a goal, an assist and a fight against the Predators.

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi did not return for the third period against the Florida Panthers after taking a hit by Sam Bennett.

Bill Zito has shown during his time leading the Florida Panthers’ hockey operations that he is not afraid to make a big move. There was the Matthew Tkachuk blockbuster in the summer of 2022. There was trading first-round picks to get forwards Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett.

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett, fresh off a memorable 4 Nations Face-Off where he starred for Canada, authored the rare "Gordie Howe Hat Trick," with a goal, an assist and a fight, in his team's 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi did not return for the third period against the Florida Panthers after taking a hit by Sam Bennett.

Sam Bennett had a goal and an assist for the Florida Panthers in a 4-1 win against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday. Aleksander Barkov had two assists for the Panthers (35-21-3),

On Wednesday, the Nashville Predators provided an injury update on Roman Josi as he deals with the effects of a hit from Florida's Sam Bennett.

Nashville Predators' coach Andrew Brunette expressed frustration about Sam Bennett's hit that injured team captain Roman Josi.

Sam Bennett had a goal with an assist and Justin Sourdif scored for his first career point as the visiting Florida Panthers beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL goal and the Florida Panthers beat the Nashville Predators 4-1. Sam Bennett had a goal, assist and fight for a Gordie Howe hat trick, and Gustav Forsling and Mackie Samoskevich also scored to help the Panthers win for the third time in four games.

Sam Bennett had a goal, assist and fight for a Gordie Howe hat trick, and Gustav Forsling and Mackie Samoskevich also scored to help the Panthers win for the third time in four games.

Bennett scored a power-play goal on three shots, added an assist, logged seven PIM and doled out two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Predators. Bennett was in the middle of it all game. He opened the scoring just 1:23 into the contest.