Buffalo came back from a two-goal deficit to beat Minnesota 3-2 in overtime on Oct. 6. Owen Power put in the winner past regulation to cap a late-game surge that forced extra time. The Sabres trailed for most of the night before finding life late in regulation.
In Montreal, Carolina defeated the home side 6-4 in their home opener. Taylor Hall scored twice for the Hurricanes, who separated themselves in a wide-open contest at the Bell Centre.