Sam Bennett Transactions

Bennett (lower body) will return to the lineup Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Bennett (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Bennett (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Bennett cleared COVID-19 protocols and rejoined the Florida Panthers at practice Monday, Jameson Olive of the Florida Panthers' official site reports.

Bennett was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Wednesday.

Bennett (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's clash with the New Jersey Devils. Per the NHL media site, Bennett has been activated off injured reserve.

Bennett (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Bennett (COVID-19 protocols) cleared the league's protocols and returned to practice Monday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Bennett secured a four-year, $17.7 million contract from the Florida Panthers on Monday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.

Bennett has been suspended for Game 2 of the Florida Panthers' first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.