There promises to be no shortage of drama on Tuesday as the 2025-26 NHL season gets underway with three must-see matchups. NHL Opening Night kicks off at 5 p.m. ET as the Florida Panthers prepare to raise their championship banner before hosting the Chicago Blackhawks . Florida will be shooting to win a third straight Stanley Cup this season, but must start the season without some important players. Nevertheless, the Panthers are -286 favorites on the money line (risk $286 to win $100), according to the latest NHL odds, while the Blackhawks are +228 underdogs (risk $100 to win $228).

The action continues at 8 p.m. ET when the New York Rangers host the Pittsburgh Penguins . Former Penguins coach Mike Sullivan will be making his Madison Square Garden debut behind the Rangers bench

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