The NHL season is back! The Chicago Blackhawks, in the midst of a rebuild, travel to Sunrise, Florida to take on the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. This is a classic matchup of an up-and-coming team against the league’s best. The puck drops at 5:00 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena. The Panthers will be raising their championship banner, adding to the excitement of opening night.
TV and Streaming Options for Blackhawks at Panthers
You can catch the game on national television in both the United States and Canada. In the USA, the game will be broadcast on ESPN. In Canada, you can tune in to SN1 or TVAS. For those who prefer to stream the game, it will be available on Fubo. For IPTV viewes, the game will be on NHLPPV.
The defending champion Florida Panthers are heavy favorites in this contest, with betting odds of -2.90 and an over/under of 5.5 goals. The Panthers are coming off an impressive 2024-25 season where they finished with a record of 47-31-4. The Chicago Blackhawks, on the other hand, are a team on the rise but struggled last season, finishing with a record of 25-46-11.
Blackhawks and Panthers: A Tale of Two Teams
The Florida Panthers are a powerhouse, and they will be looking to start their title defense with a strong performance at home. The Chicago Blackhawks are a young and exciting team, led by superstar Connor Bedard, but they will have their hands full against the champions.
Given the Panthers’ dominance and the Blackhawks’ rebuilding status, this game is likely to be a lopsided affair. The Panthers have a deep and talented roster, and they will be motivated to put on a show for their home crowd on banner-raising night. The Blackhawks will put up a fight, but ultimately, the Panthers’ skill and experience will be too much to overcome.
Prediction: Florida Panthers 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2
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