Sandis Vilmanis records first NHL point in Panthers loss to Sabres

The Florida Panthers lost 3-5 to the Buffalo Sabres in a National Hockey League (NHL) matchup. Latvian forward Sandis Vilmanis recorded his first point of the season by assisting Anton Lundell on a goal during the first period.

Following this result, the Panthers are scheduled to face the Columbus Blue Jackets. Other Latvian players are also active in the league, including a matchup between Albert Šmits of the New York Rangers and Zemgus Girgensons of the Tampa Bay Lightning, as well as Artūrs Šilovs playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Chicago Blackhawks.