Minnesota 3, Anaheim 0
After four-plus mostly successful seasons with the Anaheim Ducks, coach Bruce Boudreau's tenure in Southern California mighty be ending quietly.
New Jersey 4, Buffalo 3
Winless a week ago, the New Jersey Devils have not lost since.
Montreal 5, Toronto 3
Goaltender Carey Price was Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens' special teams did the rest.
Arizona 4, Ottawa 1
If Mikkel Boedker is trying to make up for lost time, he's off to a good start.
Philadelphia 3, NY Rangers 2
Game 1 of a five-game season series between Metropolitan Division rivals had the energy and pace of the playoffs.
NY Islanders 3, St. Louis 2
The phrase that St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott used to describe what he thinks will happen in overtime in the NHL this season was "whack and hack" goals.
Pittsburgh 2, Nashville 1
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Johnston didn't know who was going to win Saturday's overtime affair with the Nashville Predators, but he knew it wouldn't take much time to find out.
Florida 6, Dallas 2
After the morning skate, Florida Panthers center Nick Bjugstad, who filled in on the Panthers' top line with center Aleksander Barkov out with a hand injury, said Florida needed to beat the Dallas Stars on Saturday at American Airlines Center to salvage a three-game road trip.
Chicago 1, Tampa Bay 0
Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews spotted a loose puck in the crease after his initial shot was stopped Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Columbus 4, Colorado 3
The Columbus Blue Jackets didn't celebrate like they won the Stanley Cup, but they savored a feeling that had eluded them this year.
Detroit 3, Vancouver 2
The Detroit Red Wings refused to quit.
San Jose 5, Carolina 2
Newcomer Joel Ward is just trying to fit in with his new team. Judging by Saturday night's three-goal performance, the veteran right winger is doing a good job.