“Panthers” lost to San Jose “Sharks” at home with a score of 1:4 (0:0, 0:3, 1:1).
Balinski played 19 minutes and seven seconds, made three shots on goal, had one power play and earned a two-minute suspension. Balinsky’s utility ratio was -4.
Vilmanis played eight minutes and 46 seconds, had one shot on goal and one power play, and had a -1 efficiency rating.
The “Panthers” are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with 53 points in 48 games.
Meanwhile, in another match, Latvian goalkeeper Artūrs Šilovs remained on the bench, while his colleague Stuart Skinner contributed to the team’s victory.
The Pittsburgh “Penguins” represented by Shilova beat Seattle “Kraken” 6:3 (2:1, 1:1, 3:1).
Skinner was 20-of-23 on 87.0% shooting.
The “Penguins” are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings with 57 points in 48 games.