Within the blink of an eye, it was all over for the NHL fans who witnessed the history being created on ice on Wednesday, 12 March 2025. The Seattle Kraken and the Montreal Canadiens had battled through a wild game that led to momentum swinging back and forth. While the Canadiens built a 4-2 lead, it was all in vain, only for the Krakens to storm back late in the third period and force an overtime that nobody expected. What happened after went down in the hockey books as a miracle.

Well, to give you context, it was Jani Nyman who scored in his NHL debut for the Kraken’s comeback in the third period. With time ticking away, Matty Beniers deflected a rocket from Vince Dunn to tie the game at four, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. Fans braced for a nerve-wracking overtime period. But instead, they got something far more shocking. And the game wasn’t even over yet!

It took just four seconds for the Kraken’s defenseman, Brandon Montour, to carve his name into the echelons of NHL history! How? Well, the legend just made the fastest overtime goal ever. From the faceoff, Chandler Stephenson passed the puck to Montour, who declared the game over within a meagre 4 seconds! Just like that, within a heartbeat, the shot was fired, that led to absolute chaos on the ice. The hype and the pride elevated the spirits of the players on the ice when the goal tied the record for the fastest start to any period in NHL history.

Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma was all praises for Montour’s clutch performance, especially for his game-winning goal in overtime. After all, it possessed all the charm and was the turning point of the game. Bylsma said, “They set up three across, and Chandler took the opportunity to go forward and spring ‘Monty’ for the game-winner.” And definitely “That was Chandler, to be honest. He came up with it,” for Montour when he said, “I told Chandler just to make sure he was staying back, just in case anything went south. I saw he bumped it up, and we went for it, so it was nice to see.”

It was a moment of sheer brilliance, and in fact a much-needed victory; after all, they had been struggling to find consistency in recent games. And battling for a playoff spot in a highly competitive Western Conference? Every point mattered in every game that they played! Even though the NHL community is singing hymns of Montour’s heroics, there is another big celebration that awaits the community. But what is it?

NHL rookie creates glory amidst Brandon Montour’s historic remark!

Amidst all the celebration that surrounded Montour’s historic goal, there’s Jani Nyman’s first debut goal too, which adds to the thrill of Kraken’s victory over the Canadiens last night! Down 4-2 in the third period, the Kraken were almost at rock bottom of their playoff hopes, but then, like a plot twist, Nyman—who’d been patiently waiting for his moment—got the pass from Jordan Eberle. And boom! First career goal with a quick wrist flick as good as a reflex and the shot went past the Canadiens goalie and into the net.

But the real magic? As much as it is for Nyman himself for scoring his first goal and for the Kraken to witness two incredible moments, it was for Nyman’s parents, too, who had flown all the way from Finland for his big debut. Hands in the air, jumping out of their seats like they were at a championship parade, celebrating the dream they’d watched unfold in front of them. “This is very special for me and my family. Thank you.” Nyman stated after the win.

For the Kraken, this was the much needed spark. Montour’s historic overtime goal and Nyman’s debut goal were not just their individual victories but showcased the Kraken’s growing strength as a whole team. With such momentum on their side, they are poised for even bigger feats ahead, right? Because sometimes the biggest comebacks just begin with some unforgettable shots and moments!