Buffalo came back from a two-goal deficit to beat Minnesota 3-2 in overtime on Oct. 6. Owen Power potted the deciding goal in OT to cap a furious rally in the final frame that forced extra time. The Sabres were down for the bulk of the game before finding life late in regulation.
In Montreal, Carolina defeated the home side 6-4 in their home opener. Taylor Hall tallied a pair of goals for the Hurricanes, who took control as the goals piled up at the Bell Centre.