During Game 2 of the 2023 second round, Bennett and Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies got tangled up before Bennett slammed the Toronto rookie to the ice, causing a concussion. Knies finished the period but would not play in the remainder of the best-of-7 series, which the Panthers won in five games.

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz exited Monday's series opener against the Florida Panthers with a head injury. The injury appears to have stemmed from a hit by Panthers forward Sam Bennett,

Panthers forward Sam Bennett will reportedly not be disciplined for his hit to Toronto goalie Anthony Stolarz’s head. Stolarz was reportedly taken to the hospital after throwing up on the