Schedule
| Date | Dead line | Home | Away | Result | Points rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/11 6:00 PM | 12/30/11 6:00 PM | Washington Capitals | Buffalo Sabres | 3-1 | 1 - 6 - 7 |
| 12/30/11 6:30 PM | 12/30/11 6:30 PM | Ottawa Senators | Calgary Flames | 3-3 | 2 - 5 - 3 |
| 12/30/11 6:30 PM | 12/30/11 6:30 PM | Florida Panthers | New York Rangers | 1-4 | 3 - 5 - 2 |
| 12/30/11 7:00 PM | 12/30/11 7:00 PM | St. Louis Blues | Nashville Predators | 1-1 | 2 - 4 - 4 |
| 12/30/11 7:30 PM | 12/30/11 7:30 PM | Chicago Black Hawks | Detroit Red Wings | 3-2 | 2 - 4 - 3 |