The Florida Panthers travel to face the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at United Center in Chicago. Game time is set for 3:00 PM ET as the clubs open their 2026-2027 season series.
Florida enters the matchup with a 5-2-2 record and has won three straight games. The Panthers opened their previous five-game stretch with a 4-1 loss against the Minnesota Wild and a 5-3 loss at the Buffalo Sabres. They followed those defeats with three consecutive wins, defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-3 on the road, the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in overtime at home, and the Seattle Kraken 8-3 at home.
Chicago holds a 3-6-0 record through nine games this season. The Blackhawks lost 4-1 at the New York Islanders and 5-2 against the Carolina Hurricanes before winning two games in a row at home. They defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 and the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime, then took a 4-0 loss against the Dallas Stars in their most recent game.
Sunday marks the first meeting of the season between the two clubs. Florida will play on the road, while Chicago plays its fourth consecutive game at United Center.
Scoring trends provide a focal point entering the contest. Florida has generated 18 goals over its three-game winning streak, scoring at least three goals in each of those contests. Chicago looks to produce offense again after being held scoreless by Dallas, having totaled nine goals across its two victories prior to that shutout.
