Bennett took up residency in the Oilers crease on his first goal, which was allowed to stand after a review when Edmonton challenged it.

In Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Final rematch, the Edmonton Oilers were victorious—the night bookended by a pair of Leon Draisaitl goals. Both teams looked the part, as the game was hard-fought back and forth,

Panthers forward Sam Bennett speaks about how they lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Oilers. Bennett scored twice in a 4-3 OT loss.