Buffalo rallied from two goals down to beat Minnesota 3-2 in overtime on Oct. 6. Owen Power scored the overtime winner to cap a third-period comeback that forced extra time. The Sabres were down for the bulk of the game before finding life late in regulation.
In Montreal, Carolina topped Montreal 6-4 in their home opener. Taylor Hall put up a two-goal night for the Hurricanes, who took control as the goals piled up at the Bell Centre.