Schedule
| Date | Dead line | Home | Away | Result | Points rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8/12 4:00 PM | 1/8/12 4:00 PM | Ottawa Senators | Philadelphia Flyers | 6-4 | 4 - 7 - 2 |
| 1/8/12 6:30 PM | 1/8/12 6:30 PM | Chicago Black Hawks | Detroit Red Wings | 2-2 | 3 - 3 - 3 |
| 1/8/12 7:00 PM | 1/8/12 7:00 PM | Anaheim Ducks | Columbus Blue Jackets | 7-4 | 2 - 4 - 5 |