Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction
NHL · Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET · United Center · ESPN+
Result
Final: Florida Panthers 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2 (Florida Panthers won). Mel’s pick (Florida Panthers win 62% of the time) was right.
Mel’s pick
Florida Panthers win 62% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.
- Florida Panthers: 62%
- Chicago Blackhawks: 38%
Projected score
Florida Panthers 4, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
Mel vs the betting line
Mel’s margin (Florida Panthers by about 1.5) is close to the line (Florida Panthers −1.5), so there’s no real lean against the spread.
The total is 6.5; Mel’s projected 6.3 is right around it.
Recent form
Florida Panthers (5-4-2) scored 3.8 and allowed 3.4 goals a game over their last 5.
Chicago Blackhawks (3-7-0) scored 2.4 and allowed 3.8 goals a game over their last 5.
Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 25, 9:13 AM ET.
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