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WSH· Sat Nov 7Game preview →2026-27 season
- GP
- 8
- G
- 0
- A
- 1
- PTS
- 1
- +/-
- 0
- PPP
- 0
- SOG
- 4
- TOI/G
- 14:50
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | HIT | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | vs CHI | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 18:00 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | @PIT | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 14:12 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 17 | vs SEA | W 8-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 17:18 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 15 | vs VAN | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 13 | @CBJ | W 7-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:18 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct 6 | @LAK | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:12 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 4 | @ANA | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 0 | 14:42 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 1 | @SJS | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:54 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025-26 season | ||||||||||
| Mar 10 | vs DET | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 15:48 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 6 | @DET | W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:54 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar 5 | @CBJ | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 17:36 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar 3 | @NJD | L 1-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 16:54 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 27 | vs BUF | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:36 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 26 | vs TOR | W 5-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 1 | 20:12 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 5 | @TBL | L 1-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 5 | 26:00 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb 4 | vs BOS | W 5-4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 21:24 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb 2 | vs BUF | L 3-5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 24:54 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 31 | vs WPG | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 19:30 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 29 | @STL | L 4-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 3 | 20:42 | 3 | 1 |
| Jan 27 | vs UTA | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 20:54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | @CHI | W 5-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 21:06 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | @MIN | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 24:06 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 22 | @WPG | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:06 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 19 | vs SJS | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 3 | 19:06 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 17 | @WSH | W 5-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 19:00 | 1 | 3 |
| Jan 16 | @CAR | L 1-9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 21:30 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 12 | @BUF | W 4-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 0 | 22:18 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 10 | @OTT | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 21:54 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 8 | @MTL | L 2-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 18:18 | 1 | 2 |
| Jan 6 | @TOR | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 17:00 | 1 | 2 |
| Jan 4 | vs COL | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:06 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 2 | vs NYR | L 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:12 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec 30 | vs MTL | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:00 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 29 | vs WSH | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 13:54 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec 27 | vs TBL | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 9:48 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 23 | @CAR | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:30 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 20 | vs STL | L 2-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:00 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 19 | vs CAR | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 11:36 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 17 | vs LAK | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 14:24 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec 15 | @TBL | W 5-2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 0 | 16:36 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 13 | @DAL | W 4-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:18 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 11 | @COL | L 2-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:18 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec 10 | @UTA | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec 7 | vs NYI | W 4-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 3 | 17:30 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 6 | vs CBJ | W 7-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 13:06 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec 4 | vs NSH | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 2 | vs TOR | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 14:06 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 28 | vs CGY | L 3-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 12:12 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 26 | vs PHI | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 14:12 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov 24 | @NSH | W 8-3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 1 | 16:18 | 3 | 2 |
| Nov 22 | vs EDM | L 3-6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 19:00 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov 20 | vs NJD | W 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:18 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov 17 | vs VAN | W 8-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 0 | 12:54 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 28 | vs ANA | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:18 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 25 | vs VGK | W 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 23 | vs PIT | L 3-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:24 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 21 | @BOS | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 12:00 | 3 | 2 |
| Oct 18 | @BUF | L 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:54 | 2 | 3 |
| Oct 16 | @NJD | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:36 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 15 | @DET | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 13 | @PHI | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 9:48 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 11 | vs OTT | W 6-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 17:42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-25 season | ||||||||||
| Apr 15 | @TBL | L 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 19:48 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 14 | vs NYR | L 3-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 17:36 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 12 | vs BUF | W 3-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 17:42 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr 10 | vs DET | W 4-1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 0 | 17:24 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 8 | vs TOR | W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:48 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr 6 | @DET | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 19:06 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr 5 | @OTT | L 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:12 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr 2 | @TOR | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 17:06 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr 1 | @MTL | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 10:42 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 30 | vs MTL | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:00 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar 28 | vs UTA | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:12 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 23 | vs PIT | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 13:48 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 22 | @WSH | L 3-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:36 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 20 | @CBJ | W 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:30 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 16 | @NYI | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 17:12 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar 15 | @MTL | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:54 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 13 | @TOR | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 10:48 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 11 | @BOS | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:30 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 1 | vs CGY | W 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 | 12:24 | 0 | 3 |
| Feb 27 | vs EDM | W 4-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 | 12:42 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | @NSH | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:00 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 22 | vs SEA | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 13:18 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 8 | vs OTT | W 5-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:18 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 6 | @STL | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 14:06 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 4 | @WSH | L 3-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 1 | 12:36 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 2 | vs NYI | W 6-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 1 | 14:18 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb 1 | vs CHI | W 5-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 14:06 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 29 | vs LAK | W 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:48 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 26 | @VGK | L 1-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14:24 | 1 | 2 |
| Jan 25 | @SJS | W 7-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 1 | 19:06 | 4 | 1 |
| Jan 22 | @LAK | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 13:12 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 21 | @ANA | W 5-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 1 | 16:36 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 18 | vs ANA | W 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 13:48 | 1 | 3 |
| Jan 16 | vs DET | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 5 | 16:06 | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 14 | @NJD | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:18 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 13 | @PHI | L 3-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 17:12 | 1 | 2 |
| Jan 11 | vs BOS | L 3-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:42 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 8 | @UTA | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:48 | 2 | 1 |
Latest news
Balinskis (foot) has skated for the first two days of training camp, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports Friday.
Balinskis' injury was expected to be healed in 4-6 weeks last spring, so it's no surprise he's good for camp. The 30-year-old defenseman had 15 points in 54 outings with the Panthers last year. He's been skating alongside Alex Petrovic in camp, with both of those blueliners likely competing with others for one or two roster spots that probably won't lead to full-time usage.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 18
Balinskis (foot) has a fracture and is slated to miss 4-6 weeks, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Monday.
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.
RotoWire via ESPN · Mar 23
Balinskis (undisclosed) might return to the lineup during Florida's upcoming four-game road trip, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports Saturday.
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.
RotoWire via ESPN · Mar 14
Balinskis (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Columbus.
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.
RotoWire via ESPN · Mar 12
Balinskis (undisclosed) was deemed questionable ahead of Thursday's clash with the Blue Jackets, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.
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.
RotoWire via ESPN · Mar 12
Balinskis registered an assist and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Devils.
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.
RotoWire via ESPN · Mar 4