The Chicago Blackhawks host the Florida Panthers in the NHL season opener Tuesday. Puck drop from Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Blackhawks vs. Panthers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions .

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Chicago struggled last season, finishing in the basement of the Central Division with a 25-46-11 record and just 61 points. The team went 10-26-5 on the road and finished with a minus-70 goal differential overall. C Ryan Donato led the team with 31 goals, while C Connor Bedard and LW Tyler Bertuzzi each scored 23.

Florida sets out on its quest for a third straight Stanley Cup. The Panthers finished third in the Atlantic Division last se

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