Panthers host the Blackhawks in season opener

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers

Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 5 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers open the season at home against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Florida went 47-31-4 overall and 33-15-3 at home last season. The Panthers scored 56 power-play goals last season on 235 chances for a 23.8% success rate.

Chicago went 25-46-11 overall and 10-26-5 in road games a season ago. The Blackhawks averaged 2.7 goals on 24.4 shots per game last season.

INJURIES: Panthers: None listed.

Blackhawks: None listed.

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