Florida Panthers defeat Chicago Blackhawks 5-3

The Florida Panthers secured a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks to conclude their three-game homestand. Sandis Vilmanis led the Panthers with his first career two-goal performance and two assists, totaling four points in the win.

Sam Reinhart contributed a goal and two assists, including an empty-net goal with 1:27 remaining to seal the victory. Carter Verhaeghe also recorded a goal and an assist. For the Blackhawks, Frank Nazar scored two third-period goals, while Roman Kantserov and Connor Bedard also contributed to the scoring effort.

With this win, the Panthers have improved to 7-3-0 in their last ten games. The Blackhawks, who are 1-6-1 in their last eight games, will next travel to face the Tampa Bay Lightning.