Buffalo 4, New Jersey 3
There have not been a lot of feel-good moments for the Buffalo Sabres this season. However, in their final game of the calendar year Friday night at the Prudential Center, the Sabres secured a memorable 4-3 overtime victory over the New Jersey Devils.
Ottawa 5, Columbus 4
The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking for answers after blowing blew a two-goal lead for the second straight game.
Detroit 3, NY Rangers 2
The Detroit Red Wings finally made the big plays to come out on top.
Philadelphia 5, Tampa Bay 3
Catching a break against a backup goalie, the Philadelphia Flyers surprised the Tampa Bay Lightning, pulling off a 5-3 upset win on Friday night at Amalie Arena.
Carolina 2, Pittsburgh 1
The Carolina Hurricanes could get used to this.
Minnesota 4, Nashville 2
A slow start by Nashville combined with an inspiring effort out of the gate by Minnesota lifted the Wild over the Predators in the first game of a back-to-back, home-and-home series between the two clubs.
Winnipeg 4, NY Islanders 2
The Winnipeg Jets proved that they don't need Mark Scheifele to maintain their ascent to the top of the Central Division, as the other horses in their lineup blazed the way in defeating the New York Islanders 4-2 on Friday night.
Dallas 4, St. Louis 2
Given a power play late in a tie game, the Dallas Stars did not waste the opportunity.
Colorado 4, Toronto 3
Auston Matthews has quickly become one of the stars of the NHL, but Nathan MacKinnon is proving he deserves praise, too.
Chicago 4, Edmonton 3
It was 2 a.m. Friday when Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville informed goaltender Jeff Glass that his NHL dream would finally be coming true.
Anaheim 2, Calgary 1
There were two constants in the game between the Calgary Flames and the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center on Friday night.