Panthers’ Sam Bennett won’t be suspended for elbow to Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz
Global News
Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett hit Anthony Stolarz goaltender of the Maple Leafs with an elbow as Toronto was ahead 3-1 in the second period.
Florida forward Sam Bennett will not be suspended after hitting Toronto netminder Anthony Stolarz with his elbow in the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 win over the Panthers in the opening game of their second round NHL Playoff series.
An NHL spokesperson confirmed to Global News on Tuesday that there will be no discipline in connection to Monday night’s match-up.
Bennett skated past his former teammate at the midway point of the second period and hit him with an elbow as Toronto was ahead 3-1.
The 31-year-old goalie would remain the crease for several minutes but would leave the contest and was later seen vomiting on the bench during a TV timeout before exiting.
It’s being reported Stolarz was transported by paramedics to an area hospital for further evaluation.
The referees did not assess a penalty on the controversial Panthers forward.
“I get it, they miss calls,” Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube told reporters after the game. “But it’s clearly a penalty.”
Berube wouldn’t say whether a suspension was called for in connection with the injury.
