Schedule
| Date | Dead line | Home | Away | Result | Points rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/11 12:00 PM | 10/7/11 12:00 PM | Buffalo Sabres | Anaheim Ducks | 4-1 | 2 - 5 - 4 |
| 10/7/11 12:00 PM | 10/7/11 12:00 PM | Los Angeles Kings | New York Rangers | 2-2 | 2 - 5 - 3 |
| 10/7/11 6:00 PM | 10/7/11 6:00 PM | Carolina Hurricans | Tampa Bay Lightning | 1-5 | 5 - 7 - 2 |
| 10/7/11 6:00 PM | 10/7/11 6:00 PM | Detroit Red Wings | Ottawa Senators | 5-3 | 1 - 10 - 10 |
| 10/7/11 6:00 PM | 10/7/11 6:00 PM | Columbus Blue Jackets | Nashville Predators | 2-3 | 4 - 4 - 2 |
| 10/7/11 7:30 PM | 10/7/11 7:30 PM | Dallas Stars | Chicago Black Hawks | 2-1 | 5 - 6 - 2 |