Anaheim 4, Boston 3
After giving up five straight goals to turn a one-goal lead into a blowout loss at Dallas, the Anaheim Ducks needed a win Thursday night in the second game of a six-game road trip.
Chicago 5, NY Islanders 4
The Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders each began Thursday night's game in unfamiliar fashion. The ending was recognizable for both teams, but far more palatable for the Blackhawks.
Arizona 3, Toronto 2
Peter Holland could not find playing time with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Los Angeles 4, Detroit 1
The Los Angeles Kings scored a goal early and a goal late, and that was all they really needed Thursday night.
St. Louis 5, New Jersey 2
For the second consecutive game, the St. Louis Blues switched their forward lines, trying to find an offensive spark.
Minnesota 5, Nashville 2
Two games. One loss. Nine goals. A 4.35 goals-against average and an .850 save percentage.
Winnipeg 4, Florida 3
They both entered the game as fragile as Faberge eggs and looking for any signs of life to turn their struggling seasons around.
NY Rangers 2, Dallas 0
The New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist wasn't about to let a violent collision keep him out of the net for long in his first action since Dec. 6.