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Sandis Vilmanis scores twice as Panthers defeat Blackhawks 5-3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 3:34 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Sandis Vilmanis scores twice as Panthers defeat Blackhawks 5-3

Summary

Sandis Vilmanis recorded his first two-goal game of his career as the Florida Panthers topped the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on November 4. Sam Reinhart contributed with a goal and two assists, while Carter Verhaeghe also scored for Florida. The Panthers gained a commanding lead with goals from Vilmanis and Verhaeghe, eventually sealing the victory with an empty-net goal from Reinhart. This win concluded a successful three-game homestand for Florida, pushing their recent record to 4-1-0 in the last five games. Chicago's struggles continued, now sitting at 1-6-1 over their last eight games.

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By the Numbers

•Vilmanis scores his first two goals in an NHL game.
•Reinhart adds an empty-net goal in the final minutes.
•Florida improves to 4-1-0 in their last five games.
•Chicago suffers its eighth loss in nine games.
•Next, Chicago visits the Tampa Bay Lightning; Florida faces the Washington Capitals.

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3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Sandis Vilmanis has 1st 2-goal game, Panthers top Blackhawks 5-3 to cap homestand

What they're saying

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(AP) — Sandis Vilmanis had the first two-goal game of his career, Sam Reinhart provided a goal and two assists, and the Florida Panthers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Wednesday night to wrap up a three-game homestand.Seth Jones scored against his former team and Carter Verhaeghe had a goal and an assist for the Panthers, who are 4-1-0 in their last five games and 7-3-0 in their past 10.
— Yahoo Sportsby TIM REYNOLDS

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