Results

The Sabres were outchanced (2.6 to 2.0 expected goals) but won 4–3 anyway. Kulich's winner came with 2:04 left.

Chances were even (2.7 to 2.5 expected goals); the Stars won 5–3.

The Avalanche earned it: 3.2 expected goals to 1.7, and a 5–0 win to show for it.

The Mammoth let a 2–0 lead get away: the Blue Jackets came back with three unanswered goals — Johnson's equalizer — and won it in overtime on Werenski's goal.

The Panthers earned it: 5.6 expected goals to 1.9, and a 5–1 win to show for it.

Chances were even (2.8 to 2.9 expected goals); the Bruins won 6–3.