Florida Panthers – Chicago Blackhawks: Preview
Florida Panthers host Chicago Blackhawks at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in an NHL game between the 7th and 15th teams in the standings.
Recent form
Florida has won 3 of its last 5 games, most recently a 5-2 win over Winnipeg Jets. Chicago has won 1 of its last 5 and lost 4 of them, with its latest game a 5-4 loss to Boston Bruins after extra time.
Standings position
Florida sits 7th in the standings with 18 points from 14 games and a goals record of 44-39. Chicago is 15th of 16 teams with 9 points and a goals record of 31-53.
Head-to-head meetings
The teams have met 1 time this season, on Oct 25, 2026, when the Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Florida Panthers. The game ended 2-3 in Florida's favor, and it is the only meeting between the sides so far this season.
What the market expects
Florida is a clear favorite, priced at -286 on the moneyline with a 68% implied probability, against +187 and 32% for Chicago. Across 3 books the total is 6.5, with the over at +107 (45%) and the under at -147 (55%), after the over opened at -185. The market leans slightly toward the under.