Buffalo fought back after trailing by two to beat Minnesota 3-2 in overtime on Oct. 6. Owen Power put in the winner past regulation to cap a third-period comeback that forced extra time. The Sabres were down for the bulk of the game before sparking to life late.
In Montreal, Carolina beat the Canadiens 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.