Carolina 4, NY Rangers 3
The Carolina Hurricanes showed off a youth movement on the offensive end, but it took a veteran's work in the net to complete the task Thursday night.
Toronto 4, Philadelphia 2
Tyler Bozak missed the morning skate and was listed as a game-time decision against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
Tampa Bay 4, Minnesota 1
The Tampa Bay Lightning, scrapping for every point in a wild-card logjam, picked up two points and perhaps some personnel losses Thursday night with one of their more impressive wins, surprising the Minnesota Wild in a 4-1 victory at Amalie Arena.
Anaheim 1, Chicago 0
For 20 minutes Thursday night, Jonathan Bernier withstood every shot that came his way and somehow managed to keep the Anaheim Ducks from falling into an early deficit.
Colorado 3, New Jersey 2
The Colorado Avalanche have experienced a trio of two-game winning streaks this season but have failed to extend them to three.
Calgary 5, Montreal 0
Johnny Gaudreau was happy to chip in offensively, but he was even more impressed with the play of goalie Brian Elliott.
Ottawa 3, Arizona 2
Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion stepped into the press box elevator at Gila River Arena after the second period and asked to ride it down to the 100 level to watch the third period.
NY Islanders 4, Vancouver 3
After a moment of panic the New York Islanders found a way to beat the Vancouver Canucks.
Los Angeles 3, Nashville 2
Jarome Iginla may have arrived in the nick of time.
San Jose 4, Washington 2
The Sharks put the special back into their special teams Thursday during a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals.