Sam Bennett Out for Game 3 Due to Hand Injury, Panthers Adjust Lineup

Florida Panthers face lineup challenges as Sam Bennett, key second-line center, is sidelined for at least a week following a hand injury sustained in Game 2.

Sam Bennett sustained a hand injury during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against Tampa Bay Lightning, ruling him out for the upcoming games.
Coach Paul Maurice has restructured the team's lineup, promoting Anton Lundell to the second line to fill Bennett's role.
The injury occurred when Bennett was struck by a teammate's slap shot, leading to immediate removal from the game.
Florida Panthers currently lead the series 2-0, with Bennett having contributed significantly in the first two games.
Adjustments also made to the Panthers' power-play unit, with Eetu Luostarinen taking Bennett's spot.