Folks inside the Boston Bruins' dressing room didn't see it that way, and they aren't alone. Bruins players admittedly weren't aware of the severity of Bennett's Friday night shot in real time... But alternate footage shows Bennett led with a fist up high, which knocked Marchand out of Game 3 and prevented him from playing in Game 4.
Tim Peel, a former NHL official, criticized Bennett on social media, stating 'Certainly not a good look. All for tough hockey, but you just sucker punched their Captain possibly out of the series/playoffs!'
Bennett scored a game-tying goal in Game 4, further fueling controversy due to possible goaltender interference. Despite being viewed as the 'public enemy No. 1' in Boston, he embraces his role as the villain.
Bennett and the Panthers aim to eliminate the Bruins in Game 5, continuing a contentious series with Puck drop scheduled at 7 p.m. ET.
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