Panthers' Bennett fined $5,000 for roughing Penguins' O'Connor
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Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable amount under the CBA, for roughing Pittsburgh Penguins forward Drew O'Connor in the team's 3-2 win on Saturday.
Bennett was called for the penalty with 2:01 remaining in regulation. Pittsburgh would score on the ensuing power play to send the game to overtime.
Bennett, 28, has 13 goals and 27 points in 38 games this season.