Florida Panthers Coach’s Statement on Brad Marchand’s Punch by Sam Bennett and Game 4 Controversy
Florida Panthers' head coach defends Sam Bennett's hit on Bruins' Brad Marchand, claiming it was not intentional.
By the Numbers- Brad Marchand ruled out with an "upper-body" injury after hit by Sam Bennett.
- Panthers secured a 6-2 victory in Game 3 over the Bruins.
Views differ on whether Bennett's hit on Marchand was deliberate, with Bruins' coach implying intention.
State of Play- Marchand's status uncertain for Game 4 due to injury.
- NHL not imposing any discipline on Bennett for the hit.
- Bruins trailing 1-2 in the series against the Panthers.
Marchand's availability for Game 4 remains unclear, impacting the Bruins' performance in the series.
Bottom LineControversy surrounds Bennett's hit on Marchand, affecting both teams' strategies and dynamics in the playoff series.
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