Sam Bennett, Panthers Postgame: Marchand Returns, Florida Beats Minnesota Wild in OT

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett meets the media after his team beat the host Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.

Brad Marchand returned after missing seven games and scored twice in the win — including the game-winner with 2 minutes left in OT. He also had an assist.

Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett also scored for the Panthers with Sergei Bobrovsky getting the win.

Florida, 2-0 on this road trip, wraps things up Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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