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Feisty Sam Bennett replaces injured Canada forward Anthony Cirelli on Olympic hockey roster
Sam Bennett, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with 19 goals and 23 assists this season, replaces injured Anthony Cirelli for Canada at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics.
- Hockey Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced Tuesday that Sam Bennett replaces Anthony Cirelli on Canada's team for the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
- During the Lightning's 6-5 shootout win on February 1, Cirelli was injured after being hit by a player from the Boston Bruins.
- Bennett enters with 19 goals and 23 assists in 55 games, while Anthony Cirelli has 15 goals and 20 assists in 49 games, underscoring their recent form.
- With the opener on Feb. 12, the roster change arrives next week before Canada plays its first game against Czechia.
- Although left off the initial roster, Sam Bennett, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smythe Trophy winner, played for Canada last year at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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The Florida Panthers forward was confirmed by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman as Anthony Cirelli's replacement after he came down with a shoulder injury this past weekend.
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