A rookie goaltender delivered a dominant debut, shutting out the visiting team with 25 saves in a season-opening victory for his franchise. The performance marked the ninth instance of a specific milestone in NHL history, showcasing an impressive start to a career. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if this trend continues as the season progresses. The win came in a high-profile matchup at a major arena, setting the tone for the team’s campaign.

Joel Hofer made 25 saves in the first season-opening start of his NHL career, a 4-0 win for the St. Louis Blues against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Friday. It was the ninth NHL ...