There's a fresh twist in the ongoing drama between Sam Bennett's hit on Brad Marchand during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins.
While the Panthers dominated the with a commanding 6-2 victory, the standout moment was a brutal hit that sent Bruins' captain Marchand was sidelined for the remainder of Game 3 Game 4, with Game 5 also in doubt. Bennett, the perpetrator of the hit, now finds himself in hot water among Beantown, as the Panthers geared up for Game 4 at TD Garden.
Upon closer inspection of a new angle, what initially appeared to be a clean shoulder-to-shoulder hit reveals Bennett's quick punch to Marchand's face.
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With the Bruins seeking redemption on Sunday night after back-to-back blowout losses and missing their captain, expect a tenacious response, and don't be surprised if we see a punch or two.
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As the stage is set for another intense night of playoff hockey, the Bruins must bring their top game and display resilience if they hope to fend off the red-hot Panthers and make this a best of three series for the right to advance to the Eastern Conference finals
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