Vilmanis Uses the Force, Panthers Strike Back in Win Over Blackhawks
SUNRISE — The Florida Panthers celebrated mostly dry parking lots and Star Wars NIght with a bounceback win over the […]
SUNRISE — The Florida Panthers celebrated a win over the Chicago Blackhawks with a 5-3 victory on Wednesday, thanks to a breakout performance from Sandis Vilmanis. The Panthers scored the first three goals of the night and held on to win despite the Blackhawks narrowing the lead twice in the third period. Vilmanis, who had his first multi-point game in his career, scored twice, including a third-period goal that helped Florida regain its two-goal lead.
Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart also scored for the Panthers, with Reinhart recording his 202nd assist and breaking Keith Yandle's franchise record. Seth Jones had 19 points in 16 games. The Panthers head to Washington for three games starting Saturday, while the Blackhawks return to form after a loss to the Red Wings.
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