Vilmanis, Sandis #95 (LW) - Florida Panthers - 2026 Playoffs
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 192 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: Jan. 23, 2004
Age: 22
Birthplace: Riga,, None
Salary: $0.855M
Cap Hit: $0.855M
NHL.com: Go

Statistics - 2026 Playoffs

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April 12, 2026 Vilmanis scored four goals in AHL Charlotte's 6-1 win over Hershey on Sunday. - Vilmanis did it himself for the Checkers despite most of the rest of the AHL team's roster currently filling in at the NHL level. Over the last nine games, Vilmanis has five goals and seven assists. He's at 16 goals, 19 assists and a plus-18 rating over 46 appearances this season, a notable improvement from his 27-point effort in 61 regular-season games as an AHL rookie last year. Vilmanis also has five points in 19 NHL outings, so he's positioned himself well to compete for time with the Panthers in 2026-27. None
April 1, 2026 Vilmanis scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Charlotte's 5-3 win over Rochester on Wednesday. - Vilmanis had gone eight games without a goal. He has a goal and seven assists over his last seven outings. For the season, the Latvian forward is up to 12 goals, 30 points and a plus-15 rating over 42 appearances in his second AHL campaign, though he's also earned five points in 19 NHL contests. None
March 7, 2026 Vilmanis scored twice in AHL Charlotte's 5-4 overtime win over Lehigh Valley on Saturday. - Vilmanis was back in the AHL after two months with the Panthers. He showed up well with five points over 19 outings in a limited bottom-six role. For Charlotte this season, he's earned 10 goals and 21 points through 32 appearances. He'll likely close out 2025-26 in the AHL before competing for an NHL role in training camp in the fall. None
March 6, 2026 Vilmanis was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Friday. - Vilmanis has three goals, two assists, 15 shots on net, five blocked shots and 39 hits across 19 NHL appearances this season. He also has eight goals and 19 points in 31 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign. None
March 1, 2026 Vilmanis scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Islanders. - Vilmanis snapped a four-game slump with the tally. The 22-year-old is getting by with limited ice time in a fourth-line role, so he shouldn't be expected to generate a lot of offense. He has three goals, two assists, 13 shots on net, 32 hits and a plus-1 rating over 17 outings this season. None
Feb. 5, 2026 Vilmanis (upper body) is set to play Thursday versus Tampa Bay, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site. - Vilmanis exited Wednesday's 5-4 shootout win over Boston, but it seems he won't miss a full game due to the injury. He has two goals, four points, four PIM and 27 hits in 13 appearances while averaging 10:07 of ice time this season. Vilmanis is projected to serve on the fourth line against the Lightning. None
Feb. 4, 2026 Vilmanis (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Bruins, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. - Vilmanis was hurt in the first period. The 22-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now. The Panthers play again Thursday versus the Lightning, and Vilmanis is on Latvia's Olympic roster. It's not clear if this injury will impact his participation for the Olympics. None
Feb. 2, 2026 Vilmanis scored a goal Monday in a 5-3 loss to Florida. He had three hits. - Vilmanis has quietly put up three points, including two goals, in his last four games. He has 10 hits in that span. Vilmanis may help lift the bottom of your roster ever so slightly, and at this point, you need every point you can get. None
Jan. 27, 2026 Vilmas scored a goal Tuesday in a 4-3 loss to Utah. - It was Vilmas' first NHL goal in his ninth NHL game. He added five hits and has 12 in his last two outings. Vilmas was back on the fourth line after skating up the lineup Monday against the Bolts. He could be a human wrecking ball in leagues that count the number of bruises delivered. None
Jan. 17, 2026 Vilmanis logged an assist and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 9-1 loss to the Hurricanes. - Vilmanis got on the scoresheet by assisting Uvis Balinskis' goal in the second period. This was Vilmanis' first NHL point, and he's added three shots on net, four hits and a minus-2 rating over three contests. The 21-year-old winger is likely to get a look in a middle-six role until one of Brad Marchand (undisclosed) or Matthew Tkachuk (groin) returns to the lineup. None
Jan. 10, 2026 Vilmanis was called up from AHL Charlotte on Saturday. - Vilmanis is tied for the Charlotte team lead in points with 19 in 31 games. The 21-year-old was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 Draft and managed nine goals and 18 assists in 61 AHL regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign. He has yet to make his NHL debut, but he might draw into the Panthers' lineup against Ottawa on Saturday. None
Nov. 28, 2025 Vilmanis scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Charlotte's 5-1 win over Toronto on Friday. - Vilmanis ended a seven-game goal drought, a span in which he had just two assists. The Latvian forward is still working on his consistency in his second AHL campaign, but with 10 points and a plus-10 rating over 16 appearances, he's taken a clear step forward. He was limited to nine goals and 27 points in 61 regular-season outings in 2024-25. None
Nov. 1, 2025 Vilmanis scored twice on four shots in AHL Charlotte's 5-3 win over Springfield on Saturday. - Vilmanis lasted around the Panthers' camp for a while, but he fell short of the Opening Night roster. The 21-year-old winger is in the second season of his three-year, entry-level contract and has yet to make his NHL debut. He's produced two goals and five points over eight games with the Checkers so far, so a call-up to the Panthers is unlikely in the near term. None
Oct. 2, 2025 Vilmanis was assigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday. - Vilmanis dealt with an undisclosed injury in late September, and he was ultimately unable to land a spot on the Panthers' Opening Night roster. Although he hasn't yet made his NHL debut, Florida is already dealing with several injuries ahead of the regular season, and Vilmanis could be a candidate to be called up if the team's injuries continue to pile up. None
Sept. 29, 2025 Vilmanis (undisclosed) will suit up in Monday's preseason game versus the Hurricanes, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. - Vilmanis will be hard-pressed to make the Opening Night roster for the Panthers, even as the club is dealing with a number of major injuries. Still, if the 21-year-old winger can step up his offensive productivity in the minors this year, he could earn a call-up at some point and make his NHL debut. He had nine goals and 27 points in 61 regular-season outings with AHL Charlotte in his first professional campaign in 2024-25. None
Sept. 24, 2025 Vilmanis (undisclosed) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against Carolina, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Vilmanis was in a non-contact sweater during Tuesday's practice, and he'll be held out of Wednesday's preseason matchup due to his undisclosed injury. The exact nature and severity of the issue aren't yet clear, but he's a long shot to make the Panthers' Opening Night roster. None
Sept. 23, 2025 Vilmanis, who is dealing with an undisclosed injury, hit the ice Tuesday in a non-contact sweater, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. - Vilmanis is a long shot to make the Opening Night roster, even if he does get the all-clear soon. With AHL Charlotte last year, the 21-year-old winger notched nine goals and 18 helpers in 61 regular-season tilts before adding another seven points in 11 postseason outings. None
Oct. 7, 2024 Vilmanis did not make the Panthers' opening roster announced Monday. - Vilmanis will likely spend most of 2024-25 with AHL Charlotte. He racked up 67 points over 60 regular-season games and 27 points in 16 playoff outings in the OHL last year, splitting the season between Sarnia and North Bay. None
March 2, 2024 Vilmanis inked a three-year, entry-level deal with the Panthers on Saturday. - Vilmanis was selected in the fifth round -- 157th overall -- in 2022. The left winger started the season with OHL Sarnia and was dealt to North Bay. He has 28 goals and 53 points in 50 OHL games this season. His contract will commence in the 2024-25 season, as he is expected to start next year in the Panthers' minor-league system. None

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2026-04-12 analysis Vilmanis did it himself for the Checkers despite most of the rest of the AHL team's roster currently filling in at the NHL level. Over the last nine games, Vilmanis has five goals and seven assists. He's at 16 goals, 19 assists and a plus-18 rating over 46 appearances this season, a notable improvement from his 27-point effort in 61 regular-season games as an AHL rookie last year. Vilmanis also ha
2026-04-12 update Vilmanis scored four goals in AHL Charlotte's 6-1 win over Hershey on Sunday.
2026-04-02 analysis Vilmanis had gone eight games without a goal. He has a goal and seven assists over his last seven outings. For the season, the Latvian forward is up to 12 goals, 30 points and a plus-15 rating over 42 appearances in his second AHL campaign, though he's also earned five points in 19 NHL contests.
2026-04-02 update Vilmanis scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Charlotte's 5-3 win over Rochester on Wednesday.
2026-03-08 analysis Vilmanis was back in the AHL after two months with the Panthers. He showed up well with five points over 19 outings in a limited bottom-six role. For Charlotte this season, he's earned 10 goals and 21 points through 32 appearances. He'll likely close out 2025-26 in the AHL before competing for an NHL role in training camp in the fall.
2026-03-08 update Vilmanis scored twice in AHL Charlotte's 5-4 overtime win over Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
2026-03-07 analysis Vilmanis has three goals, two assists, 15 shots on net, five blocked shots and 39 hits across 19 NHL appearances this season. He also has eight goals and 19 points in 31 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign.
2026-03-07 update Vilmanis was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Friday.
2026-03-02 analysis Vilmanis snapped a four-game slump with the tally. The 22-year-old is getting by with limited ice time in a fourth-line role, so he shouldn't be expected to generate a lot of offense. He has three goals, two assists, 13 shots on net, 32 hits and a plus-1 rating over 17 outings this season.
2026-03-02 update Vilmanis scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Islanders.
2026-02-05 analysis Vilmanis sustained the injury in the first period. The 22-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now. However, it's unclear if he will be an option for Thursday's game against the Lightning and for Latvia during the 2026 Winter Olympics. Vilmanis exited Wednesday's 5-4 shootout win over Boston, but it seems he won't miss a full game due to the injury. He has two goals, four points, four PIM and 27 hits in 13 appearances while averaging 10:07 of ice time this season. Vilmanis is projected to serve on the fourth line against the Lightning.
2026-02-05 update Vilmanis (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Bruins, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Vilmanis (upper body) is set to play Thursday versus Tampa Bay, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
2026-02-05 analysis Vilmanis was hurt in the first period. The 22-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now. The Panthers play again Thursday versus the Lightning, and Vilmanis is on Latvia's Olympic roster. It's not clear if this injury will impact his participation for the Olympics. Vilmanis sustained the injury in the first period. The 22-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now. However, it's unclear if he will be an option for Thursday's game against the Lightning and for Latvia during the 2026 Winter Olympics.
2026-02-04 injury_note Vilmanis (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Bruins, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
2026-02-04 analysis Vilmanis was hurt in the first period. The 22-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now. The Panthers play again Thursday versus the Lightning, and Vilmanis is on Latvia's Olympic roster. It's not clear if this injury will impact his participation for the Olympics.
2026-02-04 Date Injured 2026-02-04
2026-02-04 update Vilmanis (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Bruins, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
2026-02-04 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2026-02-04 Injury Text Upper Body
2026-02-04 Injured No Yes
2026-02-03 analysis Vilmanis has quietly put up three points, including two goals, in his last four games. He has 10 hits in that span. Vilmanis may help lift the bottom of your roster ever so slightly, and at this point, you need every point you can get.
2026-02-03 update Vilmanis scored a goal Monday in a 5-3 loss to Florida. He had three hits.
2026-01-28 analysis It was Vilmas' first NHL goal in his ninth NHL game. He added five hits and has 12 in his last two outings. Vilmas was back on the fourth line after skating up the lineup Monday against the Bolts. He could be a human wrecking ball in leagues that count the number of bruises delivered.
2026-01-28 update Vilmas scored a goal Tuesday in a 4-3 loss to Utah.
2026-01-17 analysis Vilmanis got on the scoresheet by assisting Uvis Balinskis' goal in the second period. This was Vilmanis' first NHL point, and he's added three shots on net, four hits and a minus-2 rating over three contests. The 21-year-old winger is likely to get a look in a middle-six role until one of Brad Marchand (undisclosed) or Matthew Tkachuk (groin) returns to the lineup.
2026-01-17 update Vilmanis logged an assist and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 9-1 loss to the Hurricanes.
2026-01-11 Weight 185 lb 192 lb
2026-01-10 analysis Vilmanis is tied for the Charlotte team lead in points with 19 in 31 games. The 21-year-old was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 Draft and managed nine goals and 18 assists in 61 AHL regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign. He has yet to make his NHL debut, but he might draw into the Panthers' lineup against Ottawa on Saturday.
2026-01-10 update Vilmanis was called up from AHL Charlotte on Saturday.
2025-11-28 analysis Vilmanis ended a seven-game goal drought, a span in which he had just two assists. The Latvian forward is still working on his consistency in his second AHL campaign, but with 10 points and a plus-10 rating over 16 appearances, he's taken a clear step forward. He was limited to nine goals and 27 points in 61 regular-season outings in 2024-25.
2025-11-28 update Vilmanis scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Charlotte's 5-1 win over Toronto on Friday.
2025-11-02 analysis Vilmanis lasted around the Panthers' camp for a while, but he fell short of the Opening Night roster. The 21-year-old winger is in the second season of his three-year, entry-level contract and has yet to make his NHL debut. He's produced two goals and five points over eight games with the Checkers so far, so a call-up to the Panthers is unlikely in the near term.
2025-11-02 update Vilmanis scored twice on four shots in AHL Charlotte's 5-3 win over Springfield on Saturday.
2025-10-02 analysis Vilmanis dealt with an undisclosed injury in late September, and he was ultimately unable to land a spot on the Panthers' Opening Night roster. Although he hasn't yet made his NHL debut, Florida is already dealing with several injuries ahead of the regular season, and Vilmanis could be a candidate to be called up if the team's injuries continue to pile up.
2025-10-02 update Vilmanis was assigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.
2025-09-29 analysis Vilmanis will be hard-pressed to make the Opening Night roster for the Panthers, even as the club is dealing with a number of major injuries. Still, if the 21-year-old winger can step up his offensive productivity in the minors this year, he could earn a call-up at some point and make his NHL debut. He had nine goals and 27 points in 61 regular-season outings with AHL Charlotte in his first profes
2025-09-29 update Vilmanis (undisclosed) will suit up in Monday's preseason game versus the Hurricanes, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
2025-09-25 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2025-09-24 injury_note Vilmanis, who is dealing with an undisclosed injury, hit the ice Tuesday in a non-contact sweater, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Vilmanis (undisclosed) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against Carolina, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
2025-09-24 analysis Vilmanis is a long shot to make the Opening Night roster, even if he does get the all-clear soon. With AHL Charlotte last year, the 21-year-old winger notched nine goals and 18 helpers in 61 regular-season tilts before adding another seven points in 11 postseason outings. Vilmanis was in a non-contact sweater during Tuesday's practice, and he'll be held out of Wednesday's preseason matchup due to his undisclosed injury. The exact nature and severity of the issue aren't yet clear, but he's a long shot to make the Panthers' Opening Night roster.
2025-09-24 Date Injured 2025-09-23 2025-09-24
2025-09-24 update Vilmanis, who is dealing with an undisclosed injury, hit the ice Tuesday in a non-contact sweater, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Vilmanis (undisclosed) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against Carolina, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
2025-09-24 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2025-09-23 injury_note Vilmanis, who is dealing with an undisclosed injury, hit the ice Tuesday in a non-contact sweater, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
2025-09-23 analysis Vilmanis is a long shot to make the Opening Night roster, even if he does get the all-clear soon. With AHL Charlotte last year, the 21-year-old winger notched nine goals and 18 helpers in 61 regular-season tilts before adding another seven points in 11 postseason outings.
2025-09-23 Date Injured 2025-09-23
2025-09-23 update Vilmanis, who is dealing with an undisclosed injury, hit the ice Tuesday in a non-contact sweater, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
2025-09-23 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2025-09-23 Injury Text Undisclosed
2025-09-23 Injured No Yes
2025-09-03 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.855M
2025-09-03 Salary $0.000M $0.855M
2025-09-03 Pickable No Yes
2025-08-29 Weight 192 lb 185 lb
2025-08-08 prospect No Yes
2025-07-04 Active in League No Yes
2025-07-04 Franchise 2025 2025 Sunrise Panthers