In a historic moment for the Chicago Blackhawks, Landon Slaggert scored just seven seconds into their game against the Florida Panthers, marking the fastest goal to start a game in franchise history. The previous record was held by Brent Sutter, who scored eight seconds into a game in 1995. This goal also stands as the fastest to begin a game in the NHL this season, surpassing St. Louis forward Robert Thomas’s nine-second goal earlier this season.

Slaggert, playing in only his third game this season, displayed remarkable speed and skill as he skated past two Panthers defenders, collected the puck, and beat goalie Sergei Bobrovsky with a backhand shot. This achievement places his goal among the fastest in NHL history, with only seven goals scored quicker. The record highlights not only Slaggert’s potential but also the Blackhawks’ ongoing development and competitiveness in the league.