In the first game of the Jeff Blashill era, the Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Florida Panthers amid their championship banner celebration.

Our Blackhawks vs. Panthers predictions see value in backing Frank Nazar and Chicago to keep things close in a tight game vs. a wounded Florida squad. Free NHL picks for Tuesday.

Sending the Panthers ahead in the third period, Jesper Boqvist crashed the net and batted a centering feed from Mackie Samoskevich past Knight and into the cage to make it 3-2 at 9:40. Boqvist makes it 3-2 in the third period.

The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Florida Panthers in the NHL season opener Tuesday at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.

Like it or not, the center of the hockey world is in its southernmost market, and Florida won't be content until it's built a true dynasty.

Preview the Oct. 7 matchup between the Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks with betting odds over/under, game spread, moneyline, prediction, TV channel and more.

The Panthers are the -289 favorite (risk $289 to win $100) in the latest Blackhawks vs. Panthers odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total goals scored is 5.5. Before making any Panthers vs.

The Panthers played the Chicago Blackhawks in their 2025-26 NHL opener after raising the Stanley Cup championship banner to the top of Amerant Bank Arena.