Florida Panthers centre Sam Bennett was in the spotlight after laying out Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz with a high elbow to the head in Game 1 of their second-round NHL playoff series. The National Hockey League is reviewing the hit that had Sam Bennett striking Anthony Stolarz's head, and the goalie departed from the game to get checked out. “Elbow to the head. Clear as day,” Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube explained in his press conference.
Anthony Stolarz leaves Game 1 after suspected hit by Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett
This is not the first time Sam Bennett has been the subject of a suspect playoff hit by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Monday's punch occurred almost to the date that Sam Bennett laid out then-rookie forward Matthew Knies with a hard body check during a playoff game — a hit that was not penalized either.
An injured Anthony Stolarz coasted over to the Leafs' bench after 30 minutes. He even threw up, then spoke to trainer Paul Ayotte before making his exit. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital for assessment, and his condition continued to be a mystery as he didn't return on the ice when the teams departed Scotiabank Arena, contributing to the Maple Leafs' playoff woes.
“I’m not sure why there’s not a call on it. But, you know, I get it. They miss calls. It’s clearly a penalty,” Leafs coach Berube said postgame.
Also read: Sam Bennett, William Nylander top fantasy choices for Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 1
The league's final ruling on Sam Bennett's hit has significant ramifications, not only for the Florida Panthers' roster but also for the tenor of the series from here forward. The Toronto Maple Leafs already have one man down in their goaltending corps and may use this decision as a test case for equity in playoff enforcement.
Anthony Stolarz leaves Game 1 after suspected hit by Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett
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Florida Panthers centre Sam Bennett launched a high elbow that removed Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz from Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The blow, taken during the midpoint of the game, didn't cause a penalty to be issued on the ice, but it has now caused another review by the NHL's Department of Player Safety.This is not the first time Sam Bennett has been the subject of a suspect playoff hit by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Monday's punch occurred almost to the date that Sam Bennett laid out then-rookie forward Matthew Knies with a hard body check during a playoff game — a hit that was not penalized either.
An injured Anthony Stolarz coasted over to the Leafs' bench after 30 minutes. He even threw up, then spoke to trainer Paul Ayotte before making his exit. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital for assessment, and his condition continued to be a mystery as he didn't return on the ice when the teams departed Scotiabank Arena, contributing to the Maple Leafs' playoff woes.
“I’m not sure why there’s not a call on it. But, you know, I get it. They miss calls. It’s clearly a penalty,” Leafs coach Berube said postgame.
Also read: Sam Bennett, William Nylander top fantasy choices for Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 1
The league's final ruling on Sam Bennett's hit has significant ramifications, not only for the Florida Panthers' roster but also for the tenor of the series from here forward. The Toronto Maple Leafs already have one man down in their goaltending corps and may use this decision as a test case for equity in playoff enforcement.
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