Buffalo rallied from two goals down to beat Minnesota 3-2 in overtime on Oct. 6. Owen Power potted the deciding goal in OT to cap a furious rally in the final frame that forced extra time. The Sabres trailed for most of the night before finding life late in regulation.
In Montreal, Carolina beat the Canadiens 6-4 in their home opener. Taylor Hall scored twice for the Hurricanes, who pulled away in a high-scoring game at the Bell Centre.