RECAP: Blackhawks Drop Tight Contest to Panthers

The Blackhawks came up just short Sunday afternoon at United Center, falling 3-2 to the Florida Panthers despite an early lead and erasing a 2-1 deficit in the second period.

With the game even through 40 minutes, Chicago couldn't capitalize on their opportunities before Florida found the eventual game-winner with 2:33 remaining in the third period

Read on for a breakdown of the key moments from the night.

🚨 Greene scores first of the season

🍎 Kane, Bedard connect on Kantserov's fourth goal

🥅 Knight makes 29 saves on 32 shots

GREENE'S FIRST OF THE YEAR

Ryan Greene gave the Blackhawks an early spark, opening the scoring 2:34 into the first period.

Greene finished off a setup from Andrew Mangiapane, who returned to the lineup after being activated from injured reserve on Friday, and Kevin Korchinski to stake Chicago to an early 1-0 lead.

The tally marked Greene's first goal of the season and third point of the year following 29 points (12G, 17A) last season.

KANTSEROV STRIKES IN THE SECOND

Roman Kantserov pulled the Blackhawks even midway through the second period, scoring his fourth goal of the season to tie the game at 2-2.

The rookie forward finished off a setup from Patrick Kane and Connor Bedard for Chicago's second goal of the afternoon. The tally came just over a week after Kantserov recorded the first multi-goal game of his NHL career against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Kane's assist was the 898th of his NHL career, leaving him two shy of becoming the first American-born player and 21st player in league history to reach 900 assists. Bedard's helper gave him points in four of his first five games since returning to the lineup.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

• Connor Bedard
• Kevin Korchinski
• Head Coach Jeff Blashill

ALL THE STATS

• Game Summary
• Full Box Score

NEXT UP

The Blackhawks wrap up their seven-game homestand on Tuesday when they host the Los Angeles Kings at United Center.