New Jersey 3, NY Islanders 2
The New Jersey Devils spent the entirety of the offseason and training camp listening to and reading pundits' proclamations that their 2015-16 season will amount to little.
Dallas 5, San Jose 3
Unlike their previous three games, the Dallas Stars did not want to concede the first goal Saturday against the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center. Dallas did not and received a goal and two assists from left winger Antoine Roussel and goalie Antti Niemi stopped 26 of 29 shots in a 5-3 win.
Los Angeles 4, Nashville 3
In a matchup of potential Western Conference playoff finalists, the Los Angeles Kings triumphed in a game that had postseason intensity and excitement.
Pittsburgh 4, Toronto 0
Facing his former team for the first time since being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, right winger Phil Kessel had little effect on the game and it did not matter.
Detroit 5, Ottawa 3
Like most teenagers, Detroit Red Wings winger Dylan Larkin hears what he wants to hear.
Boston 3, Tampa Bay 1
Brett Connolly found some redemption against the team that drafted him five years ago while the Tampa Bay Lightning continue to search for answers.
Washington 2, Florida 1
Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin didn't hustle all the way back in the second period when the Florida Panthers scored their only goal.
Winnipeg 3, Columbus 2
Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice watched on television Friday as the Columbus Blue Jackets skated hard, expended plenty of energy and lost 3-1 to the Washington Capitals in Washington, D.C., on Friday.
St. Louis 3, Minnesota 2
The 0 was staring up at center David Backes from the stat sheet. Ten games into the season, the captain of the St. Louis Blues had yet to score a goal.
Calgary 5, Edmonton 4
It was Halloween night, but that's not the reason Cam Talbot looked like he just saw a ghost.