"NBA could never": Simone Benoit fixes dislocated thumb after "Superman" punch leaving fans in awe

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 11, 2025, 18:15 IST

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Simone Benoit of the Toronto Maple Leafs made headlines by delivering a 'Superman Punch' to Utah’s Michael Kesselring, during which he dislocated his thumb but immediately fixed it himself. This act impressed fans who praised his toughness. Benoit’s move was in defense of a teammate, and the Maple Leafs' win broke their three-match losing streak.

"NBA could never": Simone Benoit fixes dislocated thumb after "Superman" punch leaving fans in awe

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The Toronto Maple Leafs won against the Utah Hockey Club a few hours ago but it is Simone Benoit who is in the news. At the match against the Utah Hockey Club, Simone Benoit hit Utah’s Michael Kesselring with a “Superman Punch” that has everyone talking. But as Simone Benoit landed that punch, he also ended up dislocating his thumb. However, in videos that have now gone viral, Simone Benoit can be spotted fixing his thumb and fans are shocked.

Simone Benoit Fixes His Dislocated Thumb And Fans Hail Him As A Hero

After landing a “Superman Punch” on Michael Kesselring, he was spotted fixing his thumb and this has sent fans into a frenzy. A fan took to X and wrote, “Love this....Any diva in the NFL, NBA or MLB is out for 6-8 weeks with the same thing. Hockey is the King of physical sports. Toughest athletes by far.”

Another fan wrote, “look how nba and soccer players would be OUT for at least 3 months”, while a third fan brought NBA legend LeBron James into it and wrote, “LeBron James fell and almost died cause he almost got hit in the chin tho”.

Another user wrote, “NBA, MLB he’s getting taken off on a stretcher.”
Simone Benoit looked back on his “Superman Punch” on Michael Kesselring and according to The Hockey News, he said, “I think just in the moment I felt I had an opening there, and I just took it. He wanted his guys going there, and he asked me. Little smirk, he tried to kind of hurt Bobby (McMann) there in the middle faceoff so I stepped up and protected my teammate.”
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ win against the Utah Hockey Club marks its recent win after losing three matches in a row. Many fans have criticised the Toronto Maple Leafs’ captain Auston Matthews for the “poor” performance of the team in this season of the NHL.
However, today’s win against the Utah Hockey Club has brought back confidence in the fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs as many hope for another win against the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.
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