What happened: The Carolina Hurricanes scored just 25 seconds into Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, opening the night on the attack on ABC and the ESPN App. The early strike came on Carolina's first shot of the game against Florida.

Why it matters: A goal inside the first half-minute of a Cup Final opener is the kind of momentum swing that can set the tone for an entire series. Grabbing the lead before the road crowd settles in hands Carolina an early edge in a matchup where opening-game results often shape the series narrative.

What to watch: Watch whether Florida can absorb the early blow and respond before intermission, and how Carolina manages a lead it earned in the opening seconds.