"Suspend Sam Bennett now" - Leafs fans call on NHL to suspend Florida centre after hit on Matthew Knies

Florida Panthers’ Sam Bennett has come under fire from critics following Game 2 of their second-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.During the first period of the game, Toronto's Matthew Knies suffered an undisclosed injury after he was driven into the boards by the Panthers forward before being taken down on the ice.Knies appeared to be shaken by the hit and even took some time to leave for the Leafs' bench. He did return for a brief time in the first period, but did not start for his team in the second period, eventually exiting the game.Fans were furious with the play from Sam Bennett and took to Twitter demanding the suspension of the player.Here's what fans had to say:Michael@mic_mazzSam Bennett should get supplemental discipline for this but he probably won’t1221146Sam Bennett should get supplemental discipline for this but he probably won’t https://t.co/IKFxA8a9cDJoe Broderick@tdog404@reporterchris Sam Bennett doesn’t care because he gets away with it and injures other players this is what the NHL wants - what you allow is what you want!@reporterchris Sam Bennett doesn’t care because he gets away with it and injures other players this is what the NHL wants - what you allow is what you want!Eric Behr@brotherbehrWhere's Sam Bennett? I just wanna talk. twitter.com/lukefoxjukebox…luke fox@lukefoxjukeboxNo update on Matt Knies’ status. “It’s not positive,” Keefe says.42329No update on Matt Knies’ status. “It’s not positive,” Keefe says.Where's Sam Bennett? I just wanna talk. twitter.com/lukefoxjukebox…♡@fakegaysportsflorida i love you but if i speak on sam bennett twitter.com/lukefoxjukebox…luke fox@lukefoxjukeboxNo update on Matt Knies’ status. “It’s not positive,” Keefe says.42629No update on Matt Knies’ status. “It’s not positive,” Keefe says.florida i love you but if i speak on sam bennett twitter.com/lukefoxjukebox…x - ghost girl@kaaywaaaaaSuspended Sam Bennett now @NHLPlayerSafety twitter.com/leafspr/status…Leafs PR@LeafsPRMaple Leafs F Matthew Knies will not return to tonight’s game.1594214Maple Leafs F Matthew Knies will not return to tonight’s game.Suspended Sam Bennett now @NHLPlayerSafety twitter.com/leafspr/status…Matthew Tesfaye@bbosteakSam Bennett ought to be suspended for two wreckless plays. #LeafsForever1Sam Bennett ought to be suspended for two wreckless plays. #LeafsForeverJadeLibra@DeeDifilWhat a miserable dirt bag Sam Bennett isHe’s 27 yrs old. He was a big scorer in junior &amp; didn’t become that in @NHL He had 1 good NHL year 5 yrs ago.And now he’s all mad &amp; resentful at these younger players that are stars in league. Loser!! @SBennett93 @FlaPanthersWhat a miserable dirt bag Sam Bennett isHe’s 27 yrs old. He was a big scorer in junior &amp; didn’t become that in @NHL He had 1 good NHL year 5 yrs ago.And now he’s all mad &amp; resentful at these younger players that are stars in league. Loser!! @SBennett93 @FlaPanthersMatthew Morrow@Matthew_Morrow_When Sam Bennett doesn’t get suspended I’m gonna be soooooo mad3When Sam Bennett doesn’t get suspended I’m gonna be soooooo madsoph (frederik andersen's version)@andersensaveshey @NHLPlayerSafety so when's sam bennett's hearing?1hey @NHLPlayerSafety so when's sam bennett's hearing?David Dwork@DavidDworkMatthew Tkachuk laughed when asked if he thought Sam Bennett would hear from the NHL Department of Player Safety for his hit on Matthew Knies. “I do not think he will hear from Player Safety, no.”1185Matthew Tkachuk laughed when asked if he thought Sam Bennett would hear from the NHL Department of Player Safety for his hit on Matthew Knies. “I do not think he will hear from Player Safety, no.”Kate Drummond@KateDrummond_Sam Bennett played dirty. And dangerously.@NHLPlayerSafety , since our refs didn’t do their job…. Maybe you should.#LeafsForever11Sam Bennett played dirty. And dangerously.@NHLPlayerSafety , since our refs didn’t do their job…. Maybe you should.#LeafsForeverThe 20-year-old rookie forward for the Leafs scored his first NHL goal in Game 1 on Tuesday. He has contributed four points in his last six playoff appearances.There is currently no update on the status of Matthew Knies but one thing is sure, the injury is a major concern for the Maple Leafs, who are already 2-0 down in the series.It will be interesting to see if Bennett is called up for a hearing from NHL Player Safety.Sam Bennett’s Florida Panthers are on a 5-game winning streakThe Florida Panthers were once on the brink of elimination and only qualified for the postseason after finishing second in the Eastern Wild Card race.As the playoffs arrived, the Florida Panthers completely upped the ante. They defeated the Boston Bruins 4-3 in their first-round series, resulting in one of the biggest upsets in NHL history.The Florida Panthers are currently one of the hottest teams in the NHL. They started their second-round campaign on a winning note against the Toronto Maple Leafs and lead the series 2-0.The Panthers are currently on a five-game winning streak in the playoffs. Matthew Tkachuk is the leading scorer for the team while goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has been brilliant this series.Sam Bennett and the Panthers will be in action next in Game 3 on Sunday.

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