Gustav Forsling scored with 4.3 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 1‑0 victory over the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes in Tuesday’s season‑opening matchup.
The lone goal came after Forsling fired a shot past Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi, ending the game just seconds into the extra period and securing the win for Florida.
The result marked a dramatic start to the NHL regular season, with the Panthers delivering a “playoff‑style” performance against the defending champions.
Carolina, who entered the game as the most recent Stanley Cup winners, were unable to generate any scoring chances, and Bussi recorded a shutout despite the late goal.
The Panthers’ victory gives them an early edge in the league standings, while the Hurricanes look to rebound after a disappointing opening loss.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>