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Sandis Vilmanis Breaks Out, Shows the Florida Panthers What He’s Got

florida panthers rookie forward sandis vilmanis had a night against chicago blackhawks in 5-3 win nov 4 2026, 2 goals, 2 assists, first nhl multipoint game This article: Sandis Vilmanis Breaks Out, Shows the Florida Panthers What He’s Got originally…

By Alex Baumgartner FHN Writer · Florida Hockey Now

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:45 AM

Key Things to Know

Sandis Vilmanis recorded two goals and two assists in Florida's 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
The 22-year-old forward achieved the first multi-goal and multi-point game of his NHL career.
Vilmanis became the third rookie in Panthers franchise history to record four points in a single game.

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Rookie forward Sandis Vilmanis delivered a breakout performance for the Florida Panthers, recording two goals and two assists in a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Playing on a line alongside veterans Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart, the 22-year-old Latvian registered his first career multi-goal and multi-point NHL game.

Vilmanis became only the third rookie in franchise history to tally two goals and four points in a single contest. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice praised Vilmanis for his defensive maturity late in the third period as Florida secured the win.

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