NHL winners and losers include Panthers goalie, Maple Leafs newcomers

TRENDINGMLB wild-card previewGiants release OBJNFL Power RankingsWeek 4 Waiver WireLatest NBA updatesStory byStory byNHL winners and losers include Panthers goalie, Maple Leafs newcomersMike Brehm, USA TODAYWed, September 30, 2026 at 3:14 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesIn 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 PressForsling scores with 4.3 seconds left in OT as Panthers beat Hurricanes 1-0Gustav Forsling hammered a shot past Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds left in overtime to lift the Florida Panthers past the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in Tuesday’s season opener for both teams. The Panthers had their final chance with the game seemingly headed to a shootout as Carter Verhaeghe brought the puck into the zone with under 10 seconds left.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 NowAdvertisementAdvertisementForsling's OT blast lifts Panthers past reigning Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes 1-0Gustav Forsling hammered a shot past Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds left in overtime to lift the Florida Panthers past the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in Tuesday's season opener for both teams. The Panthers had their final chance with the game seemingly headed to a shootout as Carter Verhaeghe brought the puck into the zone with under 10 seconds left.Associated PressForsling'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/amzAFPNHL 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 NewsAfter 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 NowHurricanes drop season opener in OT to Florida 1-0One last celebration of the Stanley Cup win ends with an overtime loss.SB NationNHL 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 Should Put the NHL on Notice Opening NightThe Florida Panthers can set the tone by ruining the celebration in Raleigh.Florida Panthers On SICarolina 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.HEAVYJacob 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 PanthersGame 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 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 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 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 […]SportsnautCarolina 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.HEAVYRaise 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.AFP