Blackhawks Fall 3–2 to Panthers in Their Season Opener

[CoachFrenchy]

The Chicago Blackhawks dropped a 3-2 decision to the Florida Panthers on opening night. The final score was close. However, the game play wasn’t.

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[BetweenTheDots]

I think Knight was great last night

I saw that stat line and i find it incredible that the possession metrics favored the opposing line when Bedard was on the ice, yet Bedard had 3 excellent chances of scoring.

If the 2nd line continues to be a threat to keep scoring this is excellent news for Bedard and whoever is paired with him.

I was really expecting to see much more space on the ice for Florida but that wasn’t the case which for me is very optimistic.

[BJPHAWKFAN]

I think the Hawks should put Donato back with Bedard. Wasn’t impressed with his wingers.

[Breagbag]

Minor thing in the write up, the Panthers goal scorer was Jesper Boqvist and not his little brother Adam. Adam was with the Panthers last year but he was a waiver pick up by the Islanders.

[CoachFrenchy]

Thanks for catching that — I usually double-check everything, but this one slipped by me. Appreciate you pointing it out!

[CoachFrenchy]

Exactly… I’m not sure why Blashill made that decision in the first game. He needs to show a bit more patience, especially this early in the season.

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