Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett, fresh off a memorable 4 Nations Face-Off where he starred for Canada, authored the rare "Gordie Howe Hat Trick," with a goal, an assist and a fight, in his team's 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi did not return for the third period against the Florida Panthers after taking a hit by Sam Bennett.

Bill Zito has shown during his time leading the Florida Panthers’ hockey operations that he is not afraid to make a big move. There was the Matthew Tkachuk blockbuster in the summer of 2022. There was trading first-round picks to get forwards Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett.

Sam Bennett had a goal with an assist and Justin Sourdif scored for his first career point as the visiting Florida Panthers beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi did not return for the third period against the Florida Panthers after taking a hit by Sam Bennett.

Sam Bennett had a goal and an assist for the Florida Panthers in a 4-1 win against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday. Aleksander Barkov had two assists for the Panthers (35-21-3),

Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL goal and the Florida Panthers beat the Nashville Predators 4-1. Sam Bennett had a goal, assist and fight for a Gordie Howe hat trick, and Gustav Forsling and Mackie Samoskevich also scored to help the Panthers win for the third time in four games.

On Wednesday, the Nashville Predators provided an injury update on Roman Josi as he deals with the effects of a hit from Florida's Sam Bennett.

Nashville Predators' coach Andrew Brunette expressed frustration about Sam Bennett's hit that injured team captain Roman Josi.

Sam Bennett had a goal, assist and fight for a Gordie Howe hat trick, and Gustav Forsling and Mackie Samoskevich also scored to help the Panthers win for the third time in four games.

Evan Rodrigues had a goal and an assist, and Sam Bennett had two assists for the Panthers (37-21-3), who have won three straight games and eight of their past 10. Dan Vladar made 39 saves for the Flames (28-23-8),

Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith (36) fights with Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.