Buffalo rallied from two goals down to beat Minnesota 3-2 in overtime on Oct. 6. Owen Power put in the winner past regulation to cap a furious rally in the final frame that forced extra time. The Sabres found themselves behind for long stretches before turning things around in the closing minutes.
In Montreal, Carolina defeated the home side 6-4 in their home opener. Taylor Hall tallied a pair of goals for the Hurricanes, who took control as the goals piled up at the Bell Centre.