The Florida Panthers will be without Sam Bennett for Saturday's game against the New York Islanders, head coach Paul Maurice told reporters.
Bennet's absence is for an undisclosed reason but it's not a major concern, according to Maurice.
The 29-year-old has 25 goals and 54 points in 70 games this season.
Florida recalled Jack Studnicka from the AHL's Charlotte Checkers.
Saturday's game is a critical one for the Islanders who hold a one-point lead for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
