Goaltender Anton Forsberg was part of the Ottawa Senators organization since the 2020-21 season. In the 2021-22 season, Forsberg had a career year and was destined to be the goaltender of the future in Ottawa.
However, inconsistencies became an issue with Forsberg for the next three seasons. This past free agency, Forsberg was an unrestricted free agent, but didn't re-sign in Ottawa. Instead, Forsberg signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings.
Prior to the Senators making their 2025-26 season opener, the Kings had two games on the schedule. One of which included Forsberg making a start to officially make his Kings debut. Now, it's time to see how the former Senator did in his Kings debut.
Forsberg helps Kings earn a shootout win in his team debut
The Kings had a back-to-back to begin their 2025-26 season. The Kings headed to T-Mobile Arena to take on the Vegas Golden Knights after a 4-1 loss on Tuesday night against the Colorado Avalanche. Forsberg got the start for the Kings against Vegas. Despite some struggles, Forsberg delivered when needed most with the game on the line.
Forsberg finished the game with making 30 saves to earn his first win as a King.
The Kings gave Forsberg early support with scoring two goals in the first period. Late in the second period, the Kings had a 3-1 lead. Then, the Golden Knights scored two powerplay goals before the period ended.
In the third period, Vegas beat Forsberg for two goals in a span of 3:37 to take a 5-3 lead. The lead was short when the Kings scored two goals in a span of 2:21 to tie the game. Overtime would be needed, and then a shootout.
Forsberg stopped Mitch Marner, who was making his Golden Knights debut, to end the game and help give the Kings a 6-5 victory in the shootout.
After Forsberg made his Kings debut, the Senators finally get to kick off their 2025-26 regular season against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Puck drop for the game against Tampa is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena. The Senators will be without both forward Drake Batherson and defenseman Tyler Kleven for the game.