A dramatic overtime goal sealed a narrow victory for the Florida Panthers over the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes, in their season-opening matchup. The game featured the league’s last three Cup-winning teams, adding extra intrigue to the clash. With just seconds remaining in extra time, a clutch shot by Gustav Forsling beat the goaltender, handing the Panthers a hard-fought 1-0 win. The result marks an early statement from a team looking to make an impact in the new campaign.
On a night when the NHL's last three title winners were on display, Gustav Forsling fired a shot past Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds left in OT, lifting the Florida Panthers past the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in Tuesday's season opener.
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