FORT LAUDERDALE - A season opener to smile about.

After starting the season off with the raising of the 2025 Stanley Cup champions banner to the rafters of Amerant Bank Arena, the happiness continued for the Florida Panthers after the puck dropped for game one of 82.

With the score tied 2-2 in the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks, forward Jesper Boqvist batted in the go-ahead goal at the 9:40 mark, a clutch score that would go on to hold up as the eventual game-winner.

The goal brought smiles and celebrations both on the ice and in the sellout crowd.

“The two points are the most important,” Boqvist said on the goal. “It’s always nice to help out either way, right? Always a good feeling for the confidence.”

Logging 10:38 of ice time in the first game of the season, Boqvist

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