Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) and Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett (9) battle for position in front of the goal durin

This play is going to be debated into the ground, but the reality is the outcome comes down to what this league wants to be.

A day after Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett avoided suspension for his “accidental” elbow to the head of Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz, a former NHL defenseman and department of player safety advisor went to 'X' and started posting about what he saw.

Panthers forward Sam Bennett will not be disciplined for his hit to Toronto goalie Anthony Stolarz’s head. Stolarz was reportedly taken to the hospital after throwing up on the bench.

Obviously never want to see an injury like that, but from my point of view, I’m just taking the puck to the net.’

Sam Bennett escaped supplemental discipline for his hit on Anthony Stolarz, but could not keep avoiding the media. After last night’s game, the Florida Panthers declined to make Bennett available for comment,

Anthony Stolarz went to the hospital after the Sam Bennett hit in the Florida Panthers' loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz will miss Game 2 after suffering an injury in Game 1. Florida will face new starter Joseph Woll on Wednesday night.