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12/06 18:00 CST Bennett scores in overtime as the Panthers top the Blue Jackets
7-6
Bennett scores in overtime as the Panthers top the Blue Jackets 7-6
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) --- Sam Bennett scored 4:56 into overtime, lifting the
Florida Panthers to a wild 7-6 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on
Saturday.
Bennett and Brad Marchand each had a goal and three assists for Florida, which
trailed 4-1 midway through the second period. Carter Verhaeghe had two goals
and an assist, and defenseman Seth Jones had a goal and an assist.
A streaking Bennett got a slick pass from Marchand and beat Elvis Merzlikins on
the goaltender's stick side. It was Bennett's seventh goal of the season.
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