Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL goal and the Florida Panthers beat the Nashville Predators 4-1. Sam Bennett had a goal, assist and fight for a Gordie Howe hat trick, and Gustav Forsling and Mackie Samoskevich also scored to help the Panthers win for the third time in four games.

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi did not return for the third period against the Florida Panthers after taking a hit by Sam Bennett.

The Nashville Predators (20-30-7) lost their captain, Roman Josi, to an upper-body injury as they fell 4-1 to the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers (35-21-3) Tuesday at Bridgestone Arena.

Nashville Predators' coach Andrew Brunette expressed frustration about Sam Bennett's hit that injured team captain Roman Josi.

NASHVILLE – Flip flops meet cowboy boots. Heading out of town for just one game, the Florida Panthers (34-21-3) will pay a visit to Broadway to take on the Nashville Predators (20-29-7) at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday at 8 p.

The Nashville Predators will be without their captain Roman Josi for at least another week as he's been placed on injured reserve.

BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators take on the Florida Panthers in a non-conference matchup. Nashville has a 20-29-7 record overall and a 14-11-3 record in home games. The Predators have a 6-14 ...