Bennett Scores OT Winner, Records Season-High Four Points

Sam Bennett delivered a season-high four points Saturday, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime and adding three assists, two on the power play, in the Panthers' 7-6 victory over the Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old winger continues to overcome a slow start to the season, having now racked up four goals and 12 points over his last nine games. This marks a significant turnaround from his initial 18 contests of 2025-26, where he managed only three goals and five points.