Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette reacted to the hit captain Roman Josi took from Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett, complaining to the NHL officials.

This time, Zito pulled off another major deal, trading 2019 first-round pick and backup goalie Spencer Knight, along with a future first-round selection in 2026 or 2027, to acquire Jones from the Blackhawks. Once again, the Panthers managed to add a high-caliber player without disrupting their core lineup.

The general manager of the defending champs explains the decision to go get Jones and what else his team might need before the deadline.

Sam Bennett excelled with a 'Gordie Howe hat trick' in the Florida Panthers' 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators. Bennett's contributions included a

One of those who seemed to love the atmosphere at the Bell Centre was Sam Bennett. The Florida Panthers ... who just played a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final last June, that says a lot..

- The Panthers have won three straight regular-season games against the Oilers. - The Panthers own a 5-1-0 record over their last five home games. - The Panthers own a 14-3-1 record when Sam Bennett scores a goal. - Sam Reinhart is tied for first on the Panthers with 15 multi-point games.

Connor McDavid's overtime goal to beat the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off final last week was the best Canadian men's hockey moment of the last 15 years. Could Canada's first Stanley Cup parade since 1993 be next?

The Nashville Predators (20-30-7) lost their captain, Roman Josi, to an upper-body injury as they fell 4-1 to the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers (35-21-3) Tuesday at Bridgestone Arena.

Canada beat the United States 3-2 in overtime Thursday night to win the 4 Nations Face-Off. Highlights from the game:

Nathan MacKinnon and Sam Bennett also scored for Canada. Jordan Binnington made 25 saves in the first three periods and six more in the extra period on the same ice where he helped the St. Louis Blues win the Stanley Cup five years ago. Related ...

Justin Sourdif, playing in just his fourth NHL game after being called up from AHL Charlotte on Monday, made a nice move to cut into Nashville’s zone and after a quick give-and-go with Jesper Boqvist, deflected a pass over Juuse Saros’ glove for his first NHL goal.