SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The only hat trick of Sam Bennett’s career before Saturday wasn’t exactly enjoyed by the Florida Panthers, since it happened against them nearly six years ago.
They liked this one far more.
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Bennett scored three times, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 28 shots and the Florida Panthers topped the New York Islanders 5-1 on Saturday night for their second win in as many games this season.
“It’s nice to have a good start,” Bobrovsky said.
Jonathan Huberdeau got the 500th point of his career for Florida, while Anthony Duclair and Aleksander Barkov added goals for the Panthers.