Buffalo fought back after trailing by two 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 pulled away in a high-scoring game at the Bell Centre.