NY Rangers 4, Arizona 1
It was a Thursday night of firsts for the New York Rangers.
Dallas 4, Pittsburgh 1
Dallas Stars goaltender Antti Niemi is making it look easy against the Pittsburgh Penguins, once one of the NHL's highest-scoring teams but now, despite their stars, one of the lowest-scoring.
New Jersey 5, Ottawa 4
First Lee Stempniak prolonged the night, then he ended it.
Nashville 5, Anaheim 1
Scoreless and somewhat sluggish early in the second period, the Nashville Predators were searching for a spark.
Minnesota 3, Columbus 2
For the Columbus Blue Jackets, there was a very different feel on the bench and a very familiar result on the scoreboard Thursday.
Chicago 3, Florida 2
Defenseman Brent Seabrook spotted Chicago Blackhawks right winger Patrick Kane sprinting up the left side of the ice and seeking a stretch pass.
Washington 3, Vancouver 2
It might not have been Alex Ovechkin's best shot, but it was good enough to beat the Vancouver Canucks.
Los Angeles 4, San Jose 1
Playing in a hostile environment against a team looking to snap a losing streak, Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jhonas Enroth knew what to expect from the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.