Philadelphia 3, Minnesota 2
If Thursday's game was a precursor, the Philadelphia Flyers' all-important six-game homestand should live up to the hype.
Columbus 6, New Jersey 1
This is Nick Foligno's first season as the Columbus Blue Jackets' captain, and it has not been a smooth ride.
Toronto 3, Carolina 1
Playing the spoiler is a new role for Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock.
Florida 3, Arizona 2
Aleksander Barkov knows how to make an entrance.
NY Rangers 2, St. Louis 1
There really was no mystery about the reason goalie Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers earned his place in the record books in Thursday night's game against the St. Louis Blues.
Nashville 3, Chicago 1
As he stood in the visitors' locker room, Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne sensed something important developing that no statistic could measure.
Winnipeg 6, Dallas 3
Right before their game with the Dallas Stars, the Winnipeg Jets learned their captain, Andrew Ladd, was traded to Chicago.
NY Islanders 2, Calgary 1
The player known as Bailes bailed out the New York Islanders on Thursday.
Vancouver 5, Ottawa 3
The supporting cast took a starring role for the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.
Vancouver 5, Ottawa 3
Right winger Jake Virtanen broke a 3-3 tie with a power-play goal midway through the third period and added an assist as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-3 Thursday night.
Los Angeles 2, Edmonton 1
It took two periods for the Los Angeles Kings' offense to kick into gear Thursday. Third-period goals by left winger Dwight King and center Jeff Carter were all the team needed.
Los Angeles 2, Edmonton 1
Left winger Dwight King scored the go-ahead with 5:50 remaining in the third period, lifting the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 victory over the road-challenged Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night at Staples Center.