Spielplan
| Termin | Tipptermin | Heim | Gast | Ergebnis | Punkteregel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04.01.12 01:00 | 04.01.12 01:00 | Buffalo Sabres | Edmonton Oilers | 4:3 | 2 - 7 - 4 |
| 04.01.12 01:00 | 04.01.12 01:00 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Tampa Bay Lightning | 7:3 | 2 - 6 - 3 |
| 04.01.12 01:00 | 04.01.12 01:00 | Washington Capitals | Calgary Flames | 3:1 | 1 - 8 - 7 |
| 04.01.12 01:00 | 04.01.12 01:00 | Carolina Hurricans | New York Islanders | 3:3 | 2 - 4 - 3 |
| 04.01.12 02:00 | 04.01.12 02:00 | St. Louis Blues | Phoenix Coyotes | 4:1 | 2 - 5 - 5 |
| 04.01.12 02:00 | 04.01.12 02:00 | Dallas Stars | Detroit Red Wings | 4:5 | 3 - 5 - 2 |