Panthers vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Oct. 25

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The Florida Panthers (5-4-2) take on the Chicago Blackhawks (3-7) at United Center on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a loss. The Panthers fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 in their most recent game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

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Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Sunday's game.

Panthers vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Panthers 4, Blackhawks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-186)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

  • The Panthers are 5-4-2 overall and 2-2-4 in overtime games.
  • In the five games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-0-2 record (good for eight points).
  • In the three games this season the Panthers scored only one goal, they've finished 1-2-0 (two points).
  • Florida has taken three points from the two games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-0-1 record).
  • The Panthers have scored more than two goals in five games (3-1-1, seven points).
  • In the two games when Florida has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 0-1-1 to record one point.
  • In the eight games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 5-2-1 (11 points).
  • The Panthers have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 0-2-1.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks have a record of 3-7 this season and are 1-0-1 in overtime contests.
  • Chicago has earned two points (1-1-0) in its two games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
  • Chicago failed to win both games this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in four games, earning six points from those contests.
  • Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in three games this season and won all of those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent, Chicago is winless (0-1-0) this season.
  • The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 3-6-0 to record six points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Panthers Rank Panthers AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
21st 2.82 Goals Scored 2.2 30th
13th 3.09 Goals Allowed 4 30th
14th 28.1 Shots 21.4 31st
5th 24.4 Shots Allowed 30.3 28th
23rd 19.23% Power Play % 10.34% 31st
11th 82.61% Penalty Kill % 76.67% 21st

Panthers vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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