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The Panthers returned home from their long west coast road trip for their first match with the Blues. After a dominant win over the Wild, this game was a low-scoring affair that needed overtime to be decided.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / December 22

Gameday 35: Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning

The Florida Panthers (21-11-2) are on the Gulf Coast to face their division rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning (18-10-2) this evening at Amalie Arena. Aleksander Barkov set up Uvis Balinskis’ first goal of the season and scored a power-play marker with 17 seconds left in overtime to lift the Panthers to a 2-1 win over the St.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 16

Balinskis Seizing Lost Opportunity with Panthers by Adam Boqvist

By losing Brandon Montour to free agency this summer, the Florida Panthers were left without a true powerplay quarterbacking defenseman. During training camp, the Panthers tried a few internal options.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Teddy Blueger, Uvis Balinskis’ postgame moment after fight is pure gold

Vancouver Canucks forward Teddy Blueger and Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis squared off for the first all-Latvian fight in National Hockey League history on Thursday night — but there were no hard feelings afterwards.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 17

Blueger and Balinskis share hug post game following fight during Canucks vs. Panthers

Canucks forward Teddy Blueger dropped the mitts with fellow Latvian Uvis Balinskis of the Panthers during Vancouver’s 3-2 overtime win in Florida on Thursday night.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / October 12

With Barkov Hurt, Florida Panthers Make Roster Moves

The Florida Panthers made two roster moves on Friday after captain Sasha Barkov was hurt late in Thursday’s loss to the Ottawa Senators. Barkov, who is reportedly not expected to miss too much time, slammed skates-first into the end boards after chasing down a puck headed to an empty net.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / October 8

Florida Panthers Have Two New Power Play Quarterbacks

FORT LAUDERDALE — The Florida Panthers begin their defense of the Stanley Cup tonight against the Boston Bruins and will do so with two brand new power-play quarterbacks.

Florida Panthers News / Little Box Cats / August 31

Weekend ‘Waul: Florida Panthers Open Forum

Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis assisted on his team’s first three goals in host Latvia’s 5-1 victory over Ukraine in Group E of Olympic qualifying.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / March 25

Florida Panthers Deep Dive Recap: 03/21-24/2024

Florida was in for another tough week against more Playoff-caliber teams. To say it was mixed would be an understatement. The game against Nashville was

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / March 23

Uvis Balinskis: Big Season Continues with the Florida Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — Uvis Balinskis did not know how long he would be away from the Florida Panthers but, he probably did not expect it to be almost three months.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / January 4, 2024

Uvis Balinskis Earned 2-Year Extension with Panthers

The Florida Panthers are rolling into the new year. They are second in the Atlantic Division with a 23-12-2 record and 48 points. Additionally, they’re riding a five-game winning streak, beating some heavy hitters such as the Vegas Golden Knights, New York Rangers, and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / January 3, 2024

Florida Panthers sign Uvis Balinskis to two-year contract extension

Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has signed Latvia defenseman Uvis Balinskis to a two-year contract extension, according to CapFriendly the contract will have an average annual value (AAV) of $850,000.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / December 5, 2023

Welcome Back: Uvis Balinskis Returns to Panthers from AHL

Uvis Balinskis was not gone from the Florida Panthers for very long. The defenseman was sent to AHL Charlotte on Friday, scored a goal for the Checkers on Saturday and was recalled by Florida on Sunday.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / December 1, 2023

Florida Panthers Send Balinskis to AHL, Mahura Return Looming

The Florida Panthers sent defenseman Uvis Balinskis down to AHL Charlotte on Friday. Balinskis, 27, scored a goal and an assist in 15 games for the Panthers, playing a crucial role on the back end with Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour out with injuries to start the season.