Sam Bennett scores twice in Panthers' 4-1 win over Blue Jackets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Sam Bennett scored two goals, leading the Florida Panthers to a 4-1 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets on November 11. The team's win ended a two-game losing streak, improving their record to 10-7-2. After a scoreless first period, Bennett scored early in the second, converting on a power play. He then added an insurance goal in the third period, following efforts from Lars Eller and Sam Reinhart, who sealed the game with an empty-netter. Goaltender Jacob Markström made 37 saves to bolster the defense. The Panthers hope to have key injured players return soon.
- •Bennett scores twice, improving his tally to four goals in five games.
- •Markström records 37 saves, helping the Panthers secure the victory.
- •Eller and Reinhart contribute to Panthers' scoring efforts.
- •Bennett's goals helped extend the team's power-play scoring streak.
- •Panthers anticipate returns of Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand soon.
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Bennett Sparks Florida Panthers’ Offense
"When the Florida Panthers needed an offensive spark to snap a two-game losing streak, veteran forward Sam Bennett delivered in a big way.
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