The Chicago Blackhawks’ rebuilding squad will get quite the test on the opening night of the NHL regular season.

The Blackhawks will open their 2025-26 season against the Florida Panthers on Oct. 7. Florida will raise its second Stanley Cup championship banner before the game. The NHL will release the full season schedule on Wednesday.

The two-time reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers take on the Chicago Blackhawks in an opening night triple-header to launch the 2025 NHL regular-season, the league announced Monday.

The Chicago Blackhawks will be on the road to start their 2025-26 season, opening the campaign against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.

The Florida Panthers will play the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL's opening game on Oct. 7, 2025, the league announced Monday.

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The two-time reigning National Hockey League champion Florida Panthers will host the Chicago Blackhawks on October 7 in the opening game of the 2025-2026 season, the league announced Monday.