Forsling scores with 4.3 seconds left in OT as Panthers beat Hurricanes 1-0

TRENDINGMLB wild-card previewGiants release OBJNFL Power RankingsWeek 4 Waiver WireLatest NBA updatesStory byStory byForsling scores with 4.3 seconds left in OT as Panthers beat Hurricanes 1-0The Associated PressWed, September 30, 2026 at 3:48 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesForsling's OT blast lifts Florida over Carolina in NHL openerGustav Forsling blasted a slapshot past goaltender Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds remaining in overtime to give Florida a 1-0 victory over Carolina in Tuesday's 2026-27 NHL season opener.The game marked the first contest where two teams battled scoreless through regulation time in their NHL season openers since 1984 when Toronto beat the Minnesota North Stars 1-0 in overtime. js/amzAFPIn battle of Stanley Cup winners, Panthers announce return in OT win against HurricanesThe Carolina Hurricanes gathered at the blue line, the Stanley Cup sitting on a table a few feet away, and watched a championship banner rise to the rafters amid roaring home fans. From the visiting bench, the Florida Panthers — the team that had won the Cup the two years before Carolina's June breakthrough — patiently waited through that 15-minute ceremony to remind everyone that they're fully back from an injury-hammered year. “Playoff-style hockey," Forsling said.Associated PressBanner Night: Panthers Get Last-Second OT Win Over HurricanesThe Carolina Hurricanes have seen the Florida Panthers pull out late victories before. They got to see it again Tuesday. […]Florida Hockey NowAdvertisementAdvertisementHurricanes drop season opener in OT to Florida 1-0One last celebration of the Stanley Cup win ends with an overtime loss.SB NationVideo: Inside the Florida Panthers Room After Shutout Win at Carolina HurricanesThe Florida Panthers got their season off on the right foot on Tuesday night with a 1-0 win over the […]Florida Hockey NowNHL winners and losers include Panthers goalie, Maple Leafs newcomersThe NHL's 2026-27 season got underway with five games. Here are the winners and losers from the early games on opening night.USA TODAY SportsJacob Markstrom Shines In Panthers Debut, Florida Opens Season With 1-0 Overtime Win At CarolinaVeteran netminder Jacob Markstrom delivered a defensive masterclass, stonewalling Carolina’s power play before Gus Forsling buried a dramatic buzzer-beater to secure Florida’s gritty season-opening victory on the road.The Hockey News - Florida PanthersAfter Long Summer, Panthers Open New NHL Season Tonight against HurricanesFORT LAUDERDALE — The long wait for the Florida Panthers to play some meaningful hockey is finally over. Today, the Panthers […]Florida Hockey NowCarolina Hurricanes Raise Banner, Skate with Stanley, But Drop Season Opener in OT Versus Florida PanthersThe Carolina Hurricanes’ series opener had everything you could want entertainment-wise as they faced the Florida Panthers. The Captain Jordan […]SportsnautPanthers Should Put the NHL on Notice Opening NightThe Florida Panthers can set the tone by ruining the celebration in Raleigh.Florida Panthers On SINHL Opening Night 2026 Live Blog: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Oilers, Hurricanes, Panthers Among 10 Teams In ActionTune in for live updates throughout the NHL's five-game slate on opening night of the 2026-27 season.The Hockey NewsNHL Opener: Panthers GameDay at Hurricanes. How to Watch, Stream; Goalies, Lines, Betting OddsTwo of the NHL’s top teams open the season tonight in Raleigh with their past three Stanley Cup champions on […]Florida Hockey NowPanthers vs Hurricanes Prediction, Pick, NHL Odds for Tuesday, September 29Read Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes predictions, picks and odds in our NHL betting preview for Tuesday, September 29Action NetworkCarolina Hurricanes Announce Brandon Bussi Decision Before Panthers GameThe National Hockey League season returns on Tuesday evening with the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Florida Panthers in the NHL’s Opening Night. The Hurricanes will be looking to defend their Stanley Cup title from the previous series in what was a dominant run in the NHL playoffs. Before the Panthers game on Tuesday, the […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Announce Brandon Bussi Decision Before Panthers Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCarolina Hurricanes Announce Opening Night Roster for Panthers GameThe Carolina Hurricanes are set to begin their title defense for the 2026-27 NHL season! The NHL season opens up with the Hurricanes taking on the Florida Panthers in a ‘banner-raising’ ceremony on Tuesday, September 27, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Before the Panthers game on Tuesday, the Hurricanes revealed their 23-man roster for the Opening […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Announce Opening Night Roster for Panthers Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYGame Within the Game: Key Matchups in Panthers OpenerSeveral factors could decide the Panthers opening game at Carolina.Florida Panthers On SISeason Opener: Hurricanes vs Panthers Preview, How to Watch, Game ThreadWe’ve had parades, the Stanley Cup has travelled around the globe—except for Russia, the rings have been handed out, and the banners are set to go. Later this afternoon the Hurricanes will celebrate they are the 2026 Stanley Cup Champions one more time. Then they’ll try to win it again. Carolina opens the season today […]SB NationRaise the Banner! Hurricanes Game 1: Lines, Notes, Goalies, and How to Watch vs. PanthersThree months after winning their second Stanley Cup Championship in franchise history, the Carolina Hurricanes will host the Florida Panthers […]SportsnautHurricanes to hoist title banner as NHL season beginsThe Carolina Hurricanes will hoist their Stanley Cup championship banner on Tuesday in the 2026-27 NHL season opener, then turn their attention to a title repeat.The Hurricanes won their first crown in 20 seasons last June, defeating Las Vegas four games to two in the Stanley Cup Final, and return most of the same lineup in their back-to-back bid.AFPFlorida Panthers viewed as frontrunner by NHL players, coaches, executivesWith the curtain about to rise on the NHL season, one thing is certain. Love them or hate them, you can't ignore the Florida Panthers. They will be the team onFlorida Panthers On SI