Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (illness ... but appears to be on track to return versus the Wild. With Bennett out, Anton Lundell will continue to work as the second-line center.

The thought always stays in the back of Anton Lundell’s mind ... and during the Stanley Cup playoffs last season when Sam Bennett missed time in the early rounds with a hand/wrist injury.

Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout ... with Florida's Sam Bennett in the box for roughing — and Crosby also scored for Pittsburgh. Tristan Jarry made 31 saves for Pittsburgh.