Panthers' Bennett to have hearing for boarding Lightning's Coleman

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett will have a hearing Monday to answer for his hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Blake Coleman during Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday night.

Bennett received a minor penalty for charging in the third period of Florida's 5-4 loss after he checked Coleman into the boards from behind, presumably in response to Coleman's hit on Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov.

Lightning forward Brayden Point scored on the ensuing power play and then potted the winner less than six minutes later with 1:14 remaining.

Tampa Bay head coach Jon Cooper called Bennett's hit "predatory" postgame but added he was pleased the club converted with the man advantage.

Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.