The Florida Panthers finally got their NHL season underway with a 5-2 win over Chicago while the Penguins beat Washington 4-3 in a shootout. (AP)
For the third straight game, the Blackhawks were chasing a multi-goal deficit and couldn't overcome it after losing 5-2 to the Florida Panthers on Sunday.
As the kinks get worked out, there are some positives that have emerged from the first three games which could begin to pay off for the Blackhawks.