Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi did not return for the third period against the Florida Panthers after taking a hit by Sam Bennett.

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi did not return for the third period against the Florida Panthers after taking a hit by Sam Bennett.

On Wednesday, the Nashville Predators provided an injury update on Roman Josi as he deals with the effects of a hit from Florida's Sam Bennett.

Nashville Predators' coach Andrew Brunette expressed frustration about Sam Bennett's hit that injured team captain Roman Josi.

Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL goal and the Florida Panthers beat the Nashville Predators 4-1. Sam Bennett had a goal, assist and fight for a Gordie Howe hat trick, and Gustav Forsling and Mackie Samoskevich also scored to help the Panthers win for the third time in four games.

Sam Bennett had a goal with an assist and Justin Sourdif scored for his first career point as the visiting Florida Panthers beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Sam Bennett had a goal, assist and fight for a Gordie Howe hat trick, and Gustav Forsling and Mackie Samoskevich also scored to help the Panthers win for the third time in four games.

The final push starts now. With the completion of the 4 Nations Face-Off, which resulted in Sam Bennett and Sam Reinhart helping Canada to an exhilarating 3-2 overtime win over the United States on Thursday,

Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith (36) fights with Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.

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The Florida Panthers play their first game after the 4 Nations break on Saturday. Next week they face Connor McDavid in a Stanley Cup Final rematch.