Schedule
| Date | Dead line | Home | Away | Result | Points rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/11 6:00 PM | 12/7/11 6:00 PM | Ottawa Senators | Washington Capitals | 3-5 | 4 - 6 - 2 |
| 12/7/11 6:30 PM | 12/7/11 6:30 PM | Buffalo Sabres | Philadelphia Flyers | 4-4 | 3 - 5 - 2 |
| 12/7/11 8:30 PM | 12/7/11 8:30 PM | Edmonton Oilers | Carolina Hurricans | 3-5 | 2 - 6 - 5 |