Schedule
| Date | Dead line | Home | Away | Result | Points rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/11 6:00 PM | 12/20/11 6:00 PM | New Jersey Devils | New York Rangers | 1-4 | 3 - 6 - 2 |
| 12/20/11 6:00 PM | 12/20/11 6:00 PM | Washington Capitals | Nashville Predators | 4-1 | 2 - 4 - 4 |
| 12/20/11 6:30 PM | 12/20/11 6:30 PM | Pittsburgh Penguins | Chicago Black Hawks | 3-2 | 3 - 5 - 2 |
| 12/20/11 6:30 PM | 12/20/11 6:30 PM | Ottawa Senators | Buffalo Sabres | 4-1 | 2 - 5 - 3 |
| 12/20/11 6:30 PM | 12/20/11 6:30 PM | Florida Panthers | Phoenix Coyotes | 1-2 | 2 - 6 - 5 |
| 12/20/11 7:30 PM | 12/20/11 7:30 PM | Winnipeg Jets | New York Islanders | 2-2 | 2 - 6 - 6 |
| 12/20/11 8:00 PM | 12/20/11 8:00 PM | Calgary Flames | Minnesota Wild | 2-1 | 3 - 5 - 2 |