Buffalo fought back after trailing by two to beat Minnesota 3-2 in overtime on Oct. 6. Owen Power scored the overtime winner to cap a late-game surge that forced extra time. The Sabres were down for the bulk of the game before sparking to life late.
In Montreal, Carolina topped Montreal 6-4 in their home opener. Taylor Hall put up a two-goal night for the Hurricanes, who separated themselves in a wide-open contest at the Bell Centre.