NHL season begins with Bruins victory and Canucks overtime win

The National Hockey League (NHL) has commenced its new season with several high-scoring and competitive opening games. The Boston Bruins secured a 3-0 victory against the New York Rangers, highlighted by three goals scored within a 75-second span. JJ Peterka contributed significantly to the Bruins' win with a notable performance.

In a closely contested matchup, the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in overtime. After trailing 2-5, the Oilers managed to force overtime, but Paul Cotter scored the winning goal for Vancouver in the second minute of the extra period.

The Florida Panthers also secured a victory against the Carolina Hurricanes, with defenseman Gustav Forsling scoring the decisive goal just four seconds before the end of overtime. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens won their derby against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a score of 3-2, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2.