What happened: Sean Walker put the Carolina Hurricanes on the board with a shorthanded goal in the first period. The defenseman converted while killing a penalty with 14:44 remaining in the opening frame.

Why it matters: The special-teams conversion provides an early boost for Carolina during regular-season play. Walker continues to establish his two-way presence on the blueline.

What to watch: Carolina looks to protect the early lead and maintain defensive discipline over the remainder of the contest.