Uvis Balinskis, Panthers look to make mark vs. Blackhawks
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Rookie defenseman Uvis Balinskis is trying to make the most of his opportunity.
With veteran defensemen Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour out due to injuries, Balinskis is expected to be in the lineup once again on Sunday afternoon when his Florida Panthers host the Chicago Blackhawks.
Balinskis, a 27-year-old native of Latvia, scored his first NHL goal on Friday as Florida