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 furious rally in the final frame that forced extra time. The Sabres were down for the bulk of the game 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.