Jeff Blashill saw some positives in his first game with the Blackhawks, but there were still plenty of learning moments against the Panthers.

The Florida Panthers vs. Chicago Blackhawks will take place on Tuesday, October 7, live at NHL.TV on DAZN in over 200 countries (excl. the US, Canada and select others) Every NHL game during the 2025/26 season, including the Stanley Cup Playoffs, is available worldwide on DAZN, excluding the United States, Canada and select others.

Each Monday throughout the 2025-26 NHL season, ESPN and NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes will provide fans with a guide of games that will be nationally televised. Today, a look at games for the first week of the regular season.

The Chicago Blackhawks start the 2025–26 NHL season on Tuesday with renewed hope and growing expectations surrounding young superstar Connor Bedard. After flashes of brilliance during his first two seasons, Bedard now steps into a leadership role as the face of a rebuilding franchise looking to turn progress into consistency.

DAZN News has the full week's NHL fixture schedule below, all live on DAZN. As well as every game of the season live* and on demand, an NHL.TV subscription also provides access to home and away commentary options, highlights, pre-season match-ups, and exclusive NHL shows including Mic Drop and Weird NHL.

The Blackhawks again were the hottest ticket in town until fans, and the world, were dramatically impacted by the Great Depression. McLaughlin kept his dream and his team afloat only when he borrowed money from Joseph Cattarinich, an affluent horseman and co-owner of the rival Canadiens.

The NHL shootout has shaped how games are decided for two decades, from the first shootout in Toronto to the longest 20-round shootout in Sunrise, Flo

The 2025 NHL season opens today, featuring the Los Angeles Kings facing off with the Colorado Avalanche in this highly anticipated prime-time matchup.