Washington 4, Minnesota 2
A great goal scorer like Alexander Ovechkin can only be held down for so long before what comes naturally returns to the surface.
NY Islanders 3, Carolina 2
Interim coach Doug Weight of the New York Islanders made it clear that how the team responded from a lopsided loss would be critical to the rest of the season.
Chicago 4, Montreal 2
Patrick Kane is working his way toward another Art Ross Trophy.
Tampa Bay 2, Ottawa 1
Victor Hedman was a sheepish hero.
Florida 7, Toronto 2
The last time the Florida Panthers scored seven goals, it started a five-game win streak.
Edmonton 7, Dallas 1
The Edmonton Oilers didn't mind spreading the offense around on Tuesday.
Edmonton 7, Dallas 1
Seven players made the scoresheet with goals for the Edmonton Oilers as they finally got some traction going during their eight-game homestand with a 7-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday.
Arizona 3, Los Angeles 2
On a night when the Los Angeles Kings needed a victory to keep pace in the Western Conference race, the undermanned Arizona Coyotes left Staples Center with an extra point that made the home team's path to the postseason more difficult.
San Jose 4, Buffalo 1
Joe Pavelski knows the playoffs are coming, and he is heating up just in time.