Schedule
| Date | Dead line | Home | Away | Result | Points rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/12 12:00 PM | 1/16/12 12:00 PM | New York Islanders | Nashville Predators | 1-3 | 3 - 5 - 2 |
| 1/16/12 3:00 PM | 1/16/12 3:00 PM | Phoenix Coyotes | Colorado Avalanche | 6-1 | 3 - 4 - 3 |
| 1/16/12 6:30 PM | 1/16/12 6:30 PM | Ottawa Senators | Winnipeg Jets | 0-2 | 2 - 5 - 4 |
| 1/16/12 6:30 PM | 1/16/12 6:30 PM | Florida Panthers | Boston Bruins | 2-2 | 4 - 6 - 2 |
| 1/16/12 6:30 PM | 1/16/12 6:30 PM | Detroit Red Wings | Buffalo Sabres | 5-0 | 1 - 7 - 7 |
| 1/16/12 6:30 PM | 1/16/12 6:30 PM | St. Louis Blues | Dallas Stars | 1-0 | 2 - 5 - 3 |