Sandis Vilmanis News: Two goals in AHL return

Published on 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.