Bennet’s absence is for an undisclosed reason but it’s not a major concern, according to Maurice.
The 29-year-old has 25 goals and 54 points in 70 games this season.
Florida recalled Jack Studnicka from the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers.
Saturday’s game is a critical one for the Islanders who hold a one-point lead for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
