Sam Bennett will be a game-time decision when the Panthers host the New Jersey Devils on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, MSGSN, SNP, SNO, SNE, SN1). The forward took part in the morning skate after missing a 4-1 loss to the Devils on Tuesday with an upper-body injury.

The Panthers rank 16th in total goals against, conceding 3.1 goals per game (50 total) in league play. The team's goal differential is the ninth-best in the league, +8. The Panthers shoot 12% as a team, ranked ninth-best in the league.

Sam Bennett, who ranks second among Panthers players in points on the year (15), was a surprise scratch after tightening up in morning skate.

Jacob Markstrom was phenomenal as the Devils came up with a statement victory against the defending Stanley Cup champions.

Jesper Bratt is such a fun player to watch, but last game you could sense the frustration. He put up eight shots on goal in the team's most recent contest but wasn’t able to find the back of the net. Bratt is averaging 2.89 shots per game and has hit this number with ease throughout the early parts of the season.

Sam Bennett, the Florida Panthers’ second-leading scorer this season, was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the New Jersey Devils with an upper-body injury.

Who’s ready for Round 2? After having their winning streak snapped at seven games by the New Jersey Devils the last time out, the Florida Panthers will get another crack at the Metropolitan Division leader on Thursday.