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 Blackhawks begin the 2025-26 regular season with a matchup against the defending Stanley Cup champions Florida Panthers on Tuesday evening at Amerant Bank Arena. It marks the eighth-straight season that Chicago will open on the road (2-5-0).

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

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman acknowledges the challenges of pausing the season for the Milan-Cortina Olympics but sees its value.

The 2025-26 regular season officially kicked off on Oct. 7 with three games. While the Boston Bruins were not among the teams that played on the NHL's opening night this year, a good number of their former players did play.

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.