Carolina Wins NHL Global Series Opener; Scheifele Ties Jets All-Time Scoring Mark

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-1 in Helsinki, with Sebastian Aho scoring two goals, including the game-winner, to open the 2026 NHL Global Series Finland. In a separate game, Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele recorded three points, matching Dale Hawerchuk's franchise record for all-time leading scorer. These outcomes mark key individual achievements and the start of an international NHL event.