Panthers' Jack Devine Will Make Season Debut As Sandis Vilmanis Remains Out

The Florida Panthers will continue their road trip tonight with a duel against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Panthers' lone lineup change will be adding Jack Devine, who enters the lineup in place of Cole Reinhardt.

Reinhardt found his way into the lineup on Sunday against the Boston Bruins after Sandis Vilmanis was forced to exit Saturday's game with an injury. Vilmanis was hit from behind by Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson. Vilmanis immediately exited the game and did not return, while Wilson was handed a five-minute major and was ejected. Wilson did receive a suspension.

Reinhardt finished Sunday's contest with no points, one shot on goal, five hits, and a minus-2 rating in 9:09 of ice time. 

Devine, who steps into the lineup tonight, will be playing his first NHL game of the season. Last year, Devine appeared in six games but recorded no points.

The 23-year-old is skating in his second AHL season in 2025-26 and has posted nine goals and 12 points in 13 games, leading the team in both statistics.

This follows a strong rookie season in which Devine scored 18 goals and 43 points in 63 games, ranking second in both categories. 

Devine will skate with Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen tonight on the third line while Lars Eller plays with Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe. 

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