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 third-period comeback that forced extra time. The Sabres trailed for most of the night before turning things around in the closing minutes.
In Montreal, Carolina topped Montreal 6-4 in their home opener. Taylor Hall put up a two-goal night for the Hurricanes, who pulled away in a high-scoring game at the Bell Centre.