Buffalo came back from a two-goal deficit to beat Minnesota 3-2 in overtime on Oct. 6. Owen Power scored the overtime winner to cap a furious rally in the final frame that forced extra time. The Sabres were down for the bulk of the game before turning things around in the closing minutes.
In Montreal, Carolina topped Montreal 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.