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 third-period comeback that forced extra time. The Sabres found themselves behind for long stretches before finding life late in regulation.
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.