GAME NIGHT: Panthers-Canes RIVALRY Renewed, CHAOS in Canada, Swayman vs. Shesterkin

The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes played a game that felt like a pre-season, regular season and playoff game all wrapped into one. Canadian on Canadian crime out west as Vancouver spoils opening night at Rogers. Montreal kicks off the season with a road win over Toronto. Montreal was drama-free and mostly efficient. Toronto had some moments, but did they allay the many concerns about this team? The Bruins and Rangers played 55 scoreless minutes, and then a whole bunch of stuff happened. Vegas lays a gentle beatdown of the Chicago Blackhawks in Ryan Craig's debut.