Panthers shuffle middle six ahead of Chicago matchup

Pregame coverage projects Sandis Vilmanis alongside Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe, with Radko Gudas returning to the defense pairings and Akira Schmid starting in goal. A prediction picked Florida to win 4–2, while other previews largely repeat the matchup setup. A Jacob Markström injury listing in a game-day guide is unverified and conflicts with current pregame notes; the final lineup and result remain unknown.