Boston Bruins defeated Florida Panthers 4-1 last night at home, improving their record and picking up a key win. Boston Bruins dominated puck possession from the drop of the puck, converting on their chances while their goaltender kept it clean at the other end. By the third period the lead was comfortable and Boston Bruins managed the clock effectively, limiting Florida Panthers to minimal quality chances. With the win, Boston Bruins improves to 45-27. Florida Panthers slips to 40-38 and needs a response.

Vegas Golden Knights defeated Buffalo Sabres 4-1 last night on the road, improving their record and picking up a important win. Vegas Golden Knights dominated puck possession from the drop of the puck, converting on their chances while their goaltender kept it clean at the other end. By the third period the lead was comfortable and Vegas Golden Knights managed the clock effectively, limiting Buffalo Sabres to minimal quality chances. With the win, Vegas Golden Knights improves to 39-26. Buffalo Sabres falls to 50-23 but remains in solid standing — a quick turnaround is expected.

Winnipeg Jets defeated Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 last night at home, improving their record and picking up a important win. The game was scoreless through most of the first period before Winnipeg Jets broke through late. Tampa Bay Lightning equalized in the second to set up a tense third period — both goaltenders made key saves to keep it level. Winnipeg Jets potted the game-winner with under five minutes remaining to clinch a hard-earned victory. With the win, Winnipeg Jets improves to 35-35. Tampa Bay Lightning falls to 50-26 but remains in solid standing — a quick turnaround is expected.

New Jersey Devils defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 last night on the road, improving their record and picking up a big win. A disastrous second period from Toronto Maple Leafs put this game out of reach early. New Jersey Devils scored three times in a dominant middle frame, and pulled away further in the third as Toronto Maple Leafs chased the game and left space on the counter. With the win, New Jersey Devils improves to 42-37. Toronto Maple Leafs drops to 32-36 and the pressure is mounting.

Calgary Flames defeated Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 last night at home, improving their record and picking up a important win. The game was scoreless through most of the first period before Calgary Flames broke through late. Philadelphia Flyers equalized in the second to set up a tense third period — both goaltenders made key saves to keep it level. Calgary Flames potted the game-winner with under five minutes remaining to clinch a hard-earned victory. With the win, Calgary Flames improves to 34-39. Philadelphia Flyers slips to 43-27 and needs a response.

Anaheim Ducks defeated Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 last night at home, improving their record and picking up a key win. Anaheim Ducks dominated puck possession from the drop of the puck, converting on their chances while their goaltender kept it clean at the other end. By the third period the lead was comfortable and Anaheim Ducks managed the clock effectively, limiting Pittsburgh Penguins to minimal quality chances. With the win, Anaheim Ducks improves to 43-33. Pittsburgh Penguins slips to 41-25 and needs a response.