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Florida Panthers

Center #9

Healthy
Height / Weight 6'1"  /  193 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Jun 20, 1996 (29)

2025-26 Rankings

Current C78

Season Stats

SCORING
SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
2014-15CGYC12.5001110.000000-1
2015-16CGYC77175.5018183613613.23013237-11
2016-17CGYC81150.02113132612210.74004675-16
2017-18CGYC82158.5151115261577.01003459-18
2018-19CGYC71138.0113142711511.34002793-6
2019-20CGYC52236.908412829.80001336-1
2020-21FLAC48361.461017271069.41001852-2
2021-22FLAC71756.62428214924111.65022774+27
2022-23FLAC63600.051624401938.34003554+5
2023-24FLAC69597.9820214117211.650043100+17
2024-25FLAC76771.52825265124110.47004590-15
2025-26FLAC26190.9967135710.5100824-4
Career 717 4139.7 117 168 181 349 1623 10.4 35 0 3 328 694 -25

Game Log

SCORING
TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
Oct 7, 2025 FLACHIC6.0100040.000000-1
Oct 9, 2025 FLAPHIC3.0100020.000000-1
Oct 11, 2025 FLAOTTC3.0000020.000002-2
Oct 13, 2025 FLAPHIC14.51101425.010004-4
Oct 15, 2025 FLADETC3.0000020.0000000
Oct 16, 2025 FLANJC4.1100010.000020-1
Oct 18, 2025 FLABUFC2.8100010.0000100
Oct 21, 2025 FLABOSC8.0001120.000002+1
Oct 23, 2025 FLAPITC4.5100030.000000-1
Oct 25, 2025 FLAVEGC1.300000000100
Oct 28, 2025 FLAANAC2.800001000120
Nov 1, 2025 FLADALC13.00101300000+1
Nov 4, 2025 FLAANAC5.000110000000
Nov 6, 2025 FLALAC11.50101200002+1
Nov 8, 2025 FLASJC4.50000300002-1
Nov 10, 2025 FLAVEGC1.50000100000+1
Nov 13, 2025 FLAWASC2.800001000100
Nov 15, 2025 FLATBC3.00000200004-1
Nov 17, 2025 FLAVANC19.50112400006+1
Nov 20, 2025 FLANJC2.810001000100
Nov 22, 2025 FLAEDMC9.50011300000-1
Nov 24, 2025 FLANASC11.51101250.000000+4
Nov 26, 2025 FLAPHIC14.5002230.000000+1
Nov 28, 2025 FLACGYC20.51101616.7000000
Dec 2, 2025 FLATORC1.30000000010-1
Dec 4, 2025 FLANASC11.0001140.0000000

Sam Bennett News

Sam Bennett  • C  •  Panthers

Sam Bennett Signs Eight-Year Extension with Panthers

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett has signed an eight-year contract extension worth $64 million, nearly doubling the cap hit ($4.425 million) of his previous deal. After winning the 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy as the Stanley Cup Playoffs MVP, Bennett was set to become a hot commodity in free agency. The Panthers will be pleased to get him under a new contract, with general manager Bill Zito calling Bennett a "special player." Bennett, who tallied 22 points (15 goals, seven assists) in 23 playoff games, significantly raised his performance during the postseason, but he also made a strong impact in the regular season. The 29-year-old recorded a career-high 51 points (25 goals, 26 assists) in 76 games. Fantasy managers can expect similar numbers from him in 2025-26.
Jun 28   
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Sam Bennett Wins Conn Smythe Trophy

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the MVP of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs following Tuesday's Cup-clinching 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old topped the goal-scoring charts with 15 tallied during the postseason and had 22 points in 23 outings overall. He set a new franchise record for most goals scored during a single playoff campaign and established a new league record with 13 road goals. Bennett's impressive scoring form is likely to earn him a substantial raise for next season as he approaches free agency. He is completing a four-year, $17.7 million deal and is expected to command over $7 million per year for his next contract.
Jun 18   
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Sam Bennett Nets Another Road Goal in Game 5 Win

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett registered the team's second goal in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old scored in a sixth consecutive road playoff game and became the fourth active player to light the lamp at least 15 goals in a postseason, joining Zach Hyman, Alex Ovechkin, and Sidney Crosby. Teams have kept Bennett from scoring only three times over his last 10 outings, and he will head into Tuesday's potential Cup-clincher with a six-game point streak. The Oilers would significantly improve their chances in the series if they could find a way to neutralize Bennett, who is tied with Matthew Tkachuk for the scoring lead on the Panthers squad, having posted 22 points (15 goals, seven assists) in 22 games.
Jun 15   
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Sam Bennett Sets New Franchise Record with Four-Game Goal Streak

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett notched the team's fourth goal in Monday's big 6-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers, becoming the first player in franchise history to score in four consecutive playoff games. Bennett's night included a team-high six hits and 14 penalty minutes. The Panthers have received outstanding production from Bennett throughout the postseason, as the 28-year-old has scored 14 goals and 20 points in 20 games. Strangely, he has scored only two home goals in the playoffs. Bennett has the chance to add to this total in Game 4 when the teams face off again in Sunrise on Thursday night.
Jun 10   
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Sam Bennett Makes NHL History with Another Goal Friday

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett started the scoring with a power-play goal in Friday's 5-4 double-overtime win against the Edmonton Oilers. He found the back of the net for the 12th time in a road contest this postseason, establishing a new Stanley Cup Playoffs record. Overall, Bennett has netted 13 goals in the playoffs, so he truly seems to thrive in the intense and intimidating road atmosphere. The 28-year-old, who is a pending unrestricted free agent, leads the Panthers with 19 points (13 goals, six assists) in 19 postseason contests, doing everything he can to secure a juicy contract for next season.
Jun 7   
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Sam Bennett Establishes New Franchise Record with 12 Postseason Goals

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett lit the lamp twice on five shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals opener. His two strikes put the Panthers up 3-1 before the Oilers made a comeback and seized the victory, marking a disappointing end to a special night for Bennett. The 28-year-old set a new franchise record with 12 goals in a single postseason. Remarkably, Bennett has tallied 11 of his goals in road games, which is a league record that he now shares with Mark Scheifele of the Winnipeg Jets. He has a chance to make it his own in Friday's Game 2. Bennett has also added six assists to his goals in the playoffs, putting him on a point-per-game pace through 18 appearances.
Jun 5   
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Sam Bennett Leads Panthers to Big Win Thursday

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett registered two goals and an assist in Thursday's dominant 5-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. With just 1:17 played, Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk set up Gustav Forsling for the game's opening goal, and he added two more tallies himself to give Florida a 4-0 lead. Bennett's first goal came on the power play. The three-point outburst made Bennett the fourth player in Panthers history to reach 50 postseason points with the team. He has managed 13 points (nine goals, four assists) in 14 games this year, including four already in the series against Carolina.
May 23   
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Sam Bennett Available Against Rangers

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (upper body) will end a four-game absence on Monday against the New York Rangers. He is set to return from an upper-body injury, despite recent reports suggesting that Florida may not insert him back into the lineup until the playoffs start. Bennett will link up with Evan Rodrigues and Jesper Boqvist on the second line. The 28-year-old will also fill a spot on the first power-play unit. Bennett sits second on the team with 25 goals and has notched a career-high 50 points in 74 contests.
Apr 14   
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Sam Bennett Expected To Miss Rest Of Regular Season

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (upper body) is expected to sit out the remainder of the regular season. The 28-year-old missed a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. "I just don't think he's going back in," Panthers head coach Maurice said of Bennett on Tuesday. "We're going to take the time for the rest of the season." Maurice added that Bennett could play, but the team aims to get him as close to 100 percent as possible for the playoffs. Bennett concludes the season with a career-high 50 points (25 goals, 25 assists) in 74 games. Fortunately for the Panthers, Aleksander Barkov (upper body) returned on Tuesday, which bolsters their center depth.
Apr 9   
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Sam Bennett Won't Play On Sunday

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (rest) will be held out of action on Sunday against the Detroit Red Wings. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has said that Bennett and Sam Reinhart (rest) will miss Sunday's game for some "healing time." With only a couple of weeks left of the regular season, the Panthers need to get players healthy for the playoffs. Bennett has enjoyed a career year in 2024-25 with 50 points (25 goals, 25 assists) in 74 games. Rasmus Asplund and Jesse Puljujarvi have been called up from the AHL to fill in for Bennett and Reinhart on Sunday. Meanwhile, players such as Anton Lundell, Evan Rodrigues, and Carter Verhaeghe are set for more prominent roles.
Apr 6   
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Sam Bennett Strikes Twice In Victory

Florida Panthers left wing Sam Bennett found the back of the net twice during their 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday evening. Bennett scored his first goal in the opening frame on the power play. Later in the second frame, the 28-year-old would tally his second power-play goal. This goal also served as the game-winner. This performance extended his current point streak to four games. Over his 12 contests, Bennett has tallied 13 points (six goals) with 23 penalty minutes, 42 shots on goal and 21 hits. Through 64 games, the 28-year-old has scored 22 goals and tallied 22 helpers. He has added 78 penalty minutes with 134 hits. He is on pace to set a career-high in points. He remains a solid option in category leagues that reward hits and penalty minutes.
Mar 14   
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Sam Bennett Enters Canada's Lineup On Saturday

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett will be inserted into the lineup by Team Canada on Saturday against Team USA. He will take the place of Philadelphia Flyers star Travis Konecny, who had a tough time in the 4 Nations Face-Off opener against Sweden. Konecny went minus-two across 10:20 of action, finishing with no points and zero shots on goal. Bennett will work as the fourth-line center, with Brad Marchand and Seth Jarvis skating alongside him. The Panthers forward has entered the tournament in good form, posting a three-game point streak with two goals and two assists. He has amassed 35 points (18 goals, 17 assists) across the entire 2024-25 campaign.
Feb 15   
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Sam Bennett In Danger Of Missing Another Game

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (illness) might be absent for a second consecutive game on Friday versus St. Louis. "We will make a decision on Sam Bennett's energy level when he gets to the rink,'' Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said Friday morning. Bennett played through an illness on Monday against Edmonton but exited the lineup on Wednesday versus Minnesota. Anton Lundell, who has notched three assists in the past two games, will continue to skate on the second line if Bennett remains out. Jesper Boqvist's (upper body) has already been ruled out, so Florida's center depth is currently getting tested.
Dec 20   
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Sam Bennett Sits Out Wednesday's Game

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (illness) will not play against Minnesota on Wednesday. According to Panthers head coach Paul Maurice, Bennett played through an illness on Monday versus Edmonton and still feels under the weather. Bennett centered the first line on Monday due to Aleksander Barkov's (illness) absence. Barkov is regarded as a game-time decision for Wednesday's action but appears to be on track to return versus the Wild. With Bennett out, Anton Lundell will continue to work as the second-line center. He had a two-assist outing in the role in Monday's 6-5 win, ending a six-game point drought.
Dec 18   
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Sam Bennett A Game-Time Call Thursday

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (upper body) might be back in the lineup on Thursday versus New Jersey. He is considered a game-time decision for the matchup. Bennett was unavailable against the Devils on Tuesday due to an upper-body injury. The team missed him badly, as Florida was limited to fewer than two goals for only the third time this season in a 4-1 loss. Bennett sits second on the squad with 15 points (nine goals, six assists) in as many games. Jesper Boqvist moved to the second line on Tuesday and looks set to remain there on Thursday even if Bennett plays, as the two worked on the line together Thursday morning.
Nov 14, 2024   
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Sam Bennett Battling An Upper-Body Injury

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett was a late scratch on Tuesday versus New Jersey due to an upper-body injury. He missed his first game of the season. Bennett has been Florida's second-best scorer in 2024-25, amassing 15 points (nine goals, six assists) in as many games. Mackie Samoskevich filled the gap in the lineup, with Jesper Boqvist joining the top-six group. Boqvist has extra fantasy value on a scoring line, although he might not remain in the role for Thursday's rematch with the Devils, as Florida suffered a bad 4-1 defeat on Tuesday.
Nov 13, 2024   
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Sam Bennett Extends Point Streak To Six Games

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett stretched his point streak to six games in Thursday's 4-3 win against Edmonton in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. The gritty forward scored the team's third goal as Florida's offense came alive in the second period. Bennett's night included three hits and two shots on goal with a minus-two rating in 17:33 of action. The 27-year-old has been a regular on the score sheet throughout the postseason and now sits on 13 points (seven goals, six assists) through 15 appearances. Bennett boasts four goals and three assists from his current scoring run.
Jun 14, 2024   
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Sam Bennett Scores In Third Consecutive Game

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett opened the scoring in Saturday's Game 6 win over the Rangers, extending his goal streak to three games. Bennett hit his sixth postseason goal of the year with 50 seconds left in the first period. His marker was the only goal of the game for a long time before Vladimir Tarasenko added a second for the Panthers in the middle of the third frame. Florida's second-line center has progressively gotten better in these playoffs and averaged a point per game in the Eastern Conference Final. Bennett has managed 10 points (six goals, four assists) in 12 outings overall this postseason.
Jun 2, 2024   
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Sam Bennett Notches Two Points In Game 5 Victory

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett enjoyed a multi-point outing as the team moved one win away from the 2024 Stanley Cup Final with a 3-2 victory over the Rangers Thursday night. Bennett picked up an assist when Gustav Forsling tied the score at one in the second period and scored himself with the net empty late in the game. Bennett's fifth goal of the postseason ended up as the game-winning tally. The 27-year-old has been a big part of Florida's success with his play at both ends of the ice. He has posted nine points (five goals, four assists) through 11 appearances with 48 hits.
May 31, 2024   
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Sam Bennett A Game-Time Decision On Friday

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against Boston. He's on the cusp of returning to the lineup after missing five games. Bennett recorded two points (one goal, one assist) in as many games before suffering an upper-body injury early into the postseason. If he's ready to return in Game 3 on Friday, Bennett is expected to replace either Steve Lorentz or Kyle Okposo in the Panthers lineup. He should resume his duties as the second-line center, with Anton Lundell moving down in the lineup.
May 10, 2024   
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