Uvis Balinskis - NHL News & Rumors

There will be a new Cup champion. Florida's injury-plagued season won't include the playoffs

The Florida Panthers have been officially eliminated from playoff contention, after back-to-back Stanley Cup titles

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Panthers' Evan Rodrigues likely out for the rest of the season with a broken finger

Evan Rodrigues’ season is likely done after the Florida Panthers forward broke a finger on his right hand in a loss to the Minnesota Wild

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Set to miss several weeks Balinskis (lower body) has a fracture and is slated to miss 4-6 weeks, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Monday.

Impact Balinskis has been sidelined for a week and a half due to his lower-body injury, and it's possible that he'll be shut down for the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a fracture. Across 54 appearances for the Panthers this year, he's recorded five goals, 10 assists, 71 hits, 42 blocked shots and 30 PIM while averaging 16:22 of ice time.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Could join team on road trip Balinskis (undisclosed) might return to the lineup during Florida's upcoming four-game road trip, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports Saturday.

Impact Balinskis probably won't be available for the start of the trip, which begins against Seattle on Sunday. He has already missed one game due to the injury. He has contributed five goals, 15 points, 66 shots on net, 42 blocked shots and 71 hits in 54 appearances this season.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss Thursday's game Balinskis (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Columbus.

Impact Balinskis has five goals and 15 points in 54 outings in 2025-26. Michael Benning was called up from AHL Charlotte on Thursday, and he's projected to make his NHL debut against the Blue Jackets.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged as questionable Balinskis (undisclosed) was deemed questionable ahead of Thursday's clash with the Blue Jackets, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.

Impact On the same topic where head coach Paul Maurice stated that Balinskis is questionable, he noted that Michael Benning, who was called up Thursday, will likely suit up and make his NHL debut. Balinskis has 10 assists, 15 points, 66 shots on goal, 71 hits and 42 blocked shots across 54 games played this season. His status will be monitored during Thursday's morning skate, but if he can't go, it would likely lead to Benning taking Balinskis' spot on Florida's second pairing.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Garners helper in return Balinskis registered an assist and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Devils.

Impact Balinskis missed one game due to an undisclosed injury. The defenseman resumed a top-four role and helped out on an Anton Lundell tally. Balinskis has 15 points (six on the power play), 63 hits, 62 shots on net, 38 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a minus-10 rating over 51 appearances this season. He carries some upside in deep fantasy formats for his all-around production.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Balinskis (undisclosed) will return to the lineup against New Jersey on Tuesday, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Impact Balinskis sat out Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Islanders after being injured in Friday's 3-2 defeat against Buffalo. He has produced five goals, 14 points, 61 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and 63 hits across 50 appearances this season. Balinskis and Tobias Bjornfot will replace Donovan Sebrango and Jeff Petry in Tuesday's lineup against the Devils.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Officially day-to-day Balinskis (undisclosed) is day-to-day and not expected to play Sunday against the Islanders, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Balinskis is officially day-to-day after leaving the Panthers' last game, Friday against the Sabres, with injury. It's likely to cost the 29-year-old at least Sunday's contest, and if he were to not suit up, it would be the first time he's missed time since late November. He's in the midst of a good season on the back end, registering 14 points (five goals, nine assists), 63 hits and 37 blocked shots in 50 games on the year.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt in Friday's game Balinskis (undisclosed) was injured versus the Sabres on Friday, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Balinskis initially returned after a trip to the locker room in the first period, but he didn't come back out for the middle frame. The 29-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day for now. Tobias Bjornfot would likely draw into the lineup if Balinskis can't suit up Sunday against the Islanders.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Lyon makes 27 saves against former Florida teammates, Sabres top Panthers 3-2

Alex Lyon made 27 saves to beat his former Florida teammates for the second this month, helping the Buffalo Sabres top the Panthers 3-2 on Friday night for their eighth victory in...

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Big night on power play Balinskis scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Wednesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Bruins.

Impact Both points came early in the second period, as Balinskis tied the game at 2-2 just 30 seconds into the frame before having a hand in a Matthew Tkachuk tally a little over two minutes later. Balinskis has been getting a look on Florida's top power-play unit, and he's taken advantage with two goals and four points over the last four games -- all of it coming with the man advantage.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning host the Panthers after overtime victory

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Florida Panthers after the Lightning beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Marchand scores in shootout, Panthers beat Bruins, his former team, 5-4

Brad Marchand scored in the fourth round of the shootout in his return to Florida’s lineup after missing two games to give the Panthers a 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins, his former...

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

FLA vs. BOS: Balinskis snipes PPG | Florida Panthers Uvis Balinskis makes it 2-2 against the Bruins in the second period.

FEBRUARY 5 • NHL.COM

Panthers bring 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Bruins

The Florida Panthers will try to end their four-game losing streak when they play the Boston Bruins

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Snipes on power play Balinskis scored a goal Monday in a 5-3 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Balinskis scored just 37 seconds when a lucky bounce rebound arrived on his stick in the left circle, and he buried a snap shot over Alex Lyon's glove while on a power play. Balinskis played a team-high 24:57 and fired three shots. He has four goals, eight shots and 48 shots this season.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres vs. Panthers | NHL Highlights | February 02, 2026

FEBRUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

Jason Zucker breaks 3rd-period tie in the Sabres' 5-3 win over the Panthers

Jason Zucker broke a tie on a power play at 5:31 of the third period and he Buffalo Sabres beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 5-3 on Monday night

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

FLA vs. BUF: Balinskis buries one timer | Florida Panthers Uvis Balinskis makes it 3-3 against the Sabres in the second period.

FEBRUARY 3 • NHL.COM

Scores GWG on power play Balinskis tallied a power-play goal, put two shots on net and recorded three blocks in Saturday's 5-2 win over Washington.

Impact Balinskis found the back of the net on a power play just over 15 minutes into the second period for a goal that would stand as Saturday's game-winner. With the score, he is up to three goals, 10 points, 35 shots on net, 48 hits and 30 blocks through 38 games this season. While his numbers are low amidst a fluctuating role this season, the 29-year-old blueliner has stepped up as of late in the absence of Seth Jones (upper body). Balinskis currently has a three-game point streak with four blocks in that span. While he has the hot hand and is playing second-pairing minutes, the Latvian defenseman holds decent streaming value in deep leagues.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Uvis Balinskis rewarded for strong start with Panthers, signs contract extension While the Florida Panthers' defensive unit has been hampered with injuries as of recent, there has been some positive news on that front. It...

JANUARY 18 • PUCKPROSE.COM

Panthers rebound from an 8-goal loss to Carolina, beat Capitals 5-2 in Washington

Sam Bennett had a goal and two assists, and the Florida Panthers rebounded from a lopsided loss at Carolina with a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

FLA at WSH: Balinskis slaps in PPG | Florida Panthers Uvis Balinskis makes it 3-2 against the Capitals in the second period.

JANUARY 18 • NHL.COM

Nets lone goal in loss Balinskis scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 9-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Balinskis signed a two-year contract extension earlier in the day, and he celebrated with just his second goal of the season. The 29-year-old defenseman is in line for power-play time while Seth Jones (upper body) is out. Balinskis has nine points, 33 shots on net, 47 hits, 27 blocked shots and 24 PIM over 37 appearances this season, mainly in a bottom-four role.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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