Schedule
| Date | Dead line | Home | Away | Result | Points rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/11 6:00 PM | 12/28/11 6:00 PM | New Jersey Devils | Buffalo Sabres | 3-1 | 2 - 6 - 3 |
| 12/28/11 6:30 PM | 12/28/11 6:30 PM | Washington Capitals | New York Rangers | 4-1 | 3 - 4 - 3 |
| 12/28/11 7:00 PM | 12/28/11 7:00 PM | Nashville Predators | Minnesota Wild | 1-1 | 2 - 5 - 2 |
| 12/28/11 7:30 PM | 12/28/11 7:30 PM | Chicago Black Hawks | Los Angeles Kings | 0-2 | 1 - 6 - 6 |
| 12/28/11 8:00 PM | 12/28/11 8:00 PM | Phoenix Coyotes | Boston Bruins | 1-1 | 5 - 5 - 2 |
| 12/28/11 9:30 PM | 12/28/11 9:30 PM | San Jose Sharks | Vancouver Canucks | 2-2 | 3 - 5 - 2 |