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 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 pulled away in a high-scoring game at the Bell Centre.