Blackhawks fall to the Panthers 5-3

The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Wednesday, November 4, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.

The Panthers led 2-0 after the first period, the Panthers led 3-1 after the second period, and the Panthers led 5-3 after regulation.

With 4:43 left in the first period, Sandis Vilmanis scored on a wrist shot, assisted by Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe. Florida Panthers led 1-0. With 18:33 left in the third period, Sam Reinhart scored on a wrist shot, assisted by Sandis Vilmanis. Florida Panthers led 5-3.

Frank Nazar led the Blackhawks with 2 goals. Sandis Vilmanis led the Panthers with 2 goals and 2 assists. Spencer Knight stopped 25 of 29 shots for the Blackhawks.

Florida Panthers were favored by 1.5 goals. Panthers covered. The total was 5.5, and the game went over.

The Blackhawks are 4-12. In their last 4 games they lost to the Florida Panthers 3-5 in Sunrise on November 4, lost to the Colorado Avalanche 2-5 at home on November 2, lost to the Boston Bruins 4-5 in Boston on October 31, and lost to the Detroit Red Wings 1-4 in Detroit on October 29.

The Panthers are 9-7. In their last 4 games they beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 at home on November 4, lost to the Detroit Red Wings 3-5 at home on November 2, beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 at home on October 30, and beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in Winnipeg on October 27.

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