Bennett fined $5,000 for actions in Panthers game

Forward disciplined maximum for cross-checking Maple Leafs forward Bunting

5-5 Bennett FLA fined

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By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK -- Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting during Game 2 of the teams' Second Round series in Toronto on Thursday, May 4, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 15:00 of the second period. Bennett was assessed a minor penalty for cross-checking.

The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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