What happened: The play came during New York's home opener at Madison Square Garden, giving the franchise a first it had never logged from the crease. Shesterkin added his name to one of hockey's rarest scoring feats with a goal credited to the goaltender.

Why it matters: The moment gives the Rangers an immediate early-season landmark after a summer roster reset. It also lands a day after Yahoo projected a rebound season for Shesterkin after 25 wins and a 2.50 goals-against average last year.

What to watch: Watch whether New York turns the opener's signature moment into early momentum as the season gets underway.