Sam Bennett Rejoins Panthers Practice While Evan Rodrigues Remains Absent
Sam Bennett has resumed practice with the Florida Panthers after missing the previous session. He is set to compete against the Anaheim Ducks following a notable performance. The forward ended a seven-game goalless streak by scoring in a recent match against the Dallas Stars.
Sam Bennett’s Return to Practice
The 29-year-old’s absence from Monday’s practice was attributed to maintenance. His return is a positive sign for the Panthers as they prepare for upcoming games. During practice, Bennett skated alongside teammates Jesper Boqvist and Mackie Samoskevich.
Evan Rodrigues Remains Absent
While Bennett rejoined the practice, 32-year-old Evan Rodrigues sat out due to a minor injury. Despite this, Rodrigues has been a consistent player, appearing in all games this season. He has contributed two goals and a total of six points over 12 matches.
Line Adjustments
With Rodrigues unavailable, Luke Kunin took his place alongside Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart. Kunin has not played since the earlier matchup against the Ducks on October 28.
Practice Lines for the Panthers
- Luostarinen – Lundell – Marchand
- Verhaeghe – Kunin – Reinhart
- Boqvist – Bennett – Samoskevich
- Greer – Schwindt – Gregor
- Forsling – Ekblad
- Mikkola – Jones
- Sebrango/Balinskis – Petry
Rodrigues’ status for the game remains unclear and will be confirmed at warmups. The coaching staff expresses confidence in Bennett’s ability to recover from his slow start this season, highlighting his strong defensive play.
