What happened: The finish was logged at 0.15 xG without an assist. It came at 14:09 of the third on opening night with the score moving to 2-1.

Why it matters: A shorthanded goal in the final frame leaves the outcome within one possession late. An opening-night result sets the first mark in the standings before the schedule settles.

What to watch: The closing minutes decide whether the one-goal margin holds to the final horn.