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 late-game surge 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 put up a two-goal night for the Hurricanes, who took control as the goals piled up at the Bell Centre.