Florida Panthers defeat Chicago Blackhawks 5-3: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · NHL · Chicago Blackhawks 3, Florida Panthers 5
The Florida Panthers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Amerant Bank Arena. The Florida Panthers covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites. The game went over the closing total of 5.5, with 8 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers final score and game recap
The Florida Panthers led 2-0 after the first period and 3-1 after two periods. The third period was even at 2-2. The Florida Panthers led at the end of every period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Frank Nazar (Chicago Blackhawks): 2 goals.
- Spencer Knight (Chicago Blackhawks): 25 saves on 29 shots.
- Sandis Vilmanis (Florida Panthers): 2 goals, 2 assists.
- Sam Reinhart (Florida Panthers): 1 goal, 2 assists.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers?
The Florida Panthers covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites, winning by 2 goals.
The puck line opened and closed at Florida Panthers -1.5.
Did Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 8 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 5.5.
How did AiQ's Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Florida Panthers to win at -258, a win (+$38.76 on a $100 bet).
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers 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 -154, with 2 goals scored.
- Chicago Blackhawks team total 2.5: the over, paying +124, with 3 scored.
- Chicago Blackhawks team total 3.5: the under, paying -430, with 3 scored.
- Florida Panthers team total 3.5: the over, paying -130, with 5 scored.
- First-period moneyline: Florida Panthers won the first period, paying -210.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Chicago Blackhawks at +210 and the Florida Panthers at -265. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Florida Panthers a 69% favorite. The Florida Panthers won as the favorite at -265: $37.74 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Florida Panthers, the best price before the game was -255 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−1.7% value).
Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Chicago Blackhawks 4-12 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-5 at home, 0-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 16 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 7 times. That made it four straight losses for the Chicago Blackhawks.
This result left the Florida Panthers 9-7 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-2 at home, 5-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 13 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 7 times.
What's next for Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers?
Next for the Chicago Blackhawks: at the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Next for the Florida Panthers: at the Washington Capitals on Saturday, November 7, 2026.