Why Panthers’ Sam Bennett wasn’t suspended after Stolarz hit incident

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett avoided suspension. After elbowing Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz. During Game 1 of the NHL playoffs. The incident stirred debate about the league's consistency in protecting goaltenders; while some defended the decision, many questioned the lack of discipline for contact to a goalie’s head. Especially during a high-stakes postseason match.

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