Panthers F Sam Bennett fined $5K for cross-checking

The NHL fined Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett $5,000 on Friday for cross-checking Michael Bunting of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The incident occurred in the second period of the Panthers' 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 2 on Thursday.

Bunting was hit in the head but remained in the game. Bennett was assessed a two-minute minor penalty.

The fine was the maximum allowable under the collective-bargaining agreement