SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jesper Boqvist scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Florida Panthers, after raising their second straight Stanley Cup banner, opened defense of the title by beating the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday night.

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.

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, October 7, 2025.

The Chicago Blackhawks face the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 (10/7/25) in a regular season game at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.

Frank Nazar, who signed a seven-year contract extension with the Blackhawks in August, scored his team's first goal of the NHL season.

The Chicago Blackhawks and two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers drop the puck on the 2025-2026 NHL season when they meet on

The Blackhawks again were the hottest ticket in town until fans, and the world, were dramatically impacted by the Great Depression. McLaughlin kept his dream and his team afloat only when he borrowed money from Joseph Cattarinich, an affluent horseman and co-owner of the rival Canadiens.

The Chicago Blackhawks have strengthened their blue line with the addition of veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk, announcing on Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms with him on a one-year contract worth $1 million through the 2025–26 NHL season.