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.
Yes, But

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.
What's Next

Marchand's availability for Game 4 remains unclear, impacting the Bruins' performance in the series.

Bottom Line

Controversy surrounds Bennett's hit on Marchand, affecting both teams' strategies and dynamics in the playoff series.