Hurricanes face Sabres in NHL opening-night doubleheaderSource: AP ‘The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes will play the Buffalo Sabres as part of an Oct. 4 opening night doubleheader on the channel formerly know as OLN.’ Related posts: Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes host Sabres to kick off NHL season Canes' Cup defense starts Oct. 4 vs. Sabres Historical Night Sabres host Hurricanes Saturday night Three for the road