Peterborough Petes Mason McTavish Makes History In NHL Regular Season Debut

Mason McTavish did not waste any time making an impact in the NHL.

In the first shot of his NHL debut, the Peterborough Pete became the youngest player to score in Anaheim Ducks history on Wednesday.

Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

McTavish’s game-winning goal came at 13:20 of the first period off a backhand shot rebound from teammate Isac Lundeström that went past 2020 Vezina trophy-winner Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets. Lundeström and Jakob Silfverberg were credited with an assist on the milestone goal.

The goal was under review since it occurred prior to a referee whistle. The shot counted as the puck was moving forward when the whistle was blown.

“(I) couldn’t have dreamed any better, to be honest,” said McTavish in a post-game interview. “The big win, the goal, definitely one I’ll never forget.”

With that goal, McTavish becomes the franchise’s youngest goalscorer at 18 years and 256 days of age. He also became the sixth Duck to record a multi-point game in their Anaheim debut.

The Ducks went on to defeat the Jets 4-1 in the season-opening game for both teams.

McTavish was selected third overall by the Ducks in the 2021 NHL Draft in July after defenseman Owen Power and Matty Berniers were taken first and second by the Buffalo Sabers and Seattle Kraken respectively.

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