In the NHL regular-season opener held in Prague, the New Jersey Devils triumphed over the Buffalo Sabres with a score of 4-1. Jacob Markstrom excelled in goal with 30 saves, while Paul Cotter contributed an empty-net goal and an assist in his debut.

Stefan Noesen opened the scoring for the Devils, followed by goals from Johnathan Kovacevic and Nico Hischier. Owen Power managed to score for the Sabres, but Cotter sealed the victory with a late goal. Coach Sheldon Keefe praised his team's effort and intensity from the start.

The game was part of the NHL's global series aimed at expanding its fan base in Europe. The Sabres, under coach Lindy Ruff, struggled to capitalize on their power-play chances and hope to end a long playoff drought this season.