Results

The Hurricanes earned it: 4.3 expected goals to 1.6, and a 9–1 win to show for it.

The Blues were outchanced (3.9 to 1.6 expected goals) but won it in a shootout anyway.

The Avalanche created the better chances (2.8 to 1.8 expected goals) — and lost 3–7.

The Kings let a 2–0 lead get away: the Ducks came back with two unanswered goals — Washe's equalizer — and won it in a shootout.

The Red Wings earned it: 3.5 expected goals to 2.9, and a 4–2 win to show for it.