Florida Panthers defeat Chicago Blackhawks 3-2: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · NHL · Florida Panthers 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2
The Florida Panthers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at United Center. The Chicago Blackhawks covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 6.5, with 5 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Florida Panthers vs. Chicago Blackhawks final score and game recap
The Florida Panthers led 2-1 after the first period. It was 2-2 after two periods. The Florida Panthers outscored the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0 in the third period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Lars Eller (Florida Panthers): 1 goal.
- Matthew Tkachuk (Florida Panthers): 1 goal.
- Spencer Knight (Chicago Blackhawks): 29 saves on 32 shots.
- Ryan Greene (Chicago Blackhawks): 1 goal.
Who covered the spread in Florida Panthers vs. Chicago Blackhawks?
The Chicago Blackhawks covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs, losing by 1 goal.
The puck line opened and closed at Florida Panthers -1.5.
Did Florida Panthers vs. Chicago Blackhawks go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, under by 1.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's Florida Panthers vs. Chicago Blackhawks predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Florida Panthers to win at -185, a win (+$54.05 on a $100 bet).
Florida Panthers vs. Chicago Blackhawks game prop results: first period and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -140, with 3 goals scored.
- First-period moneyline: Florida Panthers won the first period, paying -168.
- Florida Panthers team total 4.5: the under, paying -260, with 3 scored.
- Chicago Blackhawks team total 3.5: the under, paying -300, with 2 scored.
Florida Panthers vs. Chicago Blackhawks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Florida Panthers at -200 and the Chicago Blackhawks at +164. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Florida Panthers a 64% favorite. The Florida Panthers won as the favorite at -200: $50 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Florida Panthers, the price before the game was -185: priced below fair (−1.5% value).
Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Florida Panthers 6-6 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-1 at home, 4-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 3 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 6 times.
This result left the Chicago Blackhawks 3-8 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-4 at home, 0-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 5 of 11 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 5 times. That made it three straight losses for the Chicago Blackhawks.
What's next for Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks?
Next for the Florida Panthers: at the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Next for the Chicago Blackhawks: the Los Angeles Kings at home on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.