Bennett pumps brakes on slick goal to extend Panthers lead in Game 4

Florida forward makes smooth move towards the net, scores to help tie series

TOR@FLA, Gm4: Bennett whips in a wrister to double the lead

By Christopher Detwiler
@Chris_Detwiler NHL.com Staff Writer

A little bit of patience went a long, long way for Sam Bennett on Sunday.

In the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Amerant Bank Arena, with the Florida Panthers hanging onto a one-goal lead, Bennett hit a smooth drag move to deke Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll and extend the Panthers’ lead.

After Panthers teammate Aaron Ekblad forced a turnover at center ice, Bennett got control of the puck and pushed into the offensive zone. Just as quickly as he got started towards the net, Bennett stopped on a dime, pulled Woll out of the crease and finished the move with a goal.

The slick goal solidified the Panthers victory and tied the series, 2-2.

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