During Game 2 of the 2023 second round, Bennett and Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies got tangled up before Bennett slammed the Toronto rookie to the ice, causing a concussion. Knies finished the period but would not play in the remainder of the best-of-7 series, which the Panthers won in five games.

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said Tuesday that starting goaltender Anthony Stolarz hasn’t been ruled out for Game 2 of the second-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers. Stolarz left Monday’s opener after receiving an elbow to the head from Panthers center Sam Bennett in the second period.

Game 1 between the Leafs and Panthers was… something. Lots going on. The Leafs dominating early. Sam Bennett ending Anthony Stolarz’ night in controversial fashion. The Panthers making it close late.