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Sam Bennett Joins Team Canada for Olympics Amid Injury

2/4/2026

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Sam Bennett of the Florida Panthers has replaced injured Anthony Cirelli on Canada’s team for the Milan Cortina Olympics, announced by Hockey Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee.
Cirelli was injured during a game against Boston.
Bennett, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, has 19 goals and 23 assists this season.
Canada will begin its Olympic tournament on February 12 against Czechia.

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Sam Bennett of the Florida Panthers has replaced injured Anthony Cirelli on Canada’s team for the Milan Cortina Olympics, announced by Hockey Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee.
Cirelli was injured during a game against Boston.
Bennett, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, has 19 goals and 23 assists this season.
Canada will begin its Olympic tournament on February 12 against Czechia.