St. Louis 4 – VANCOUVER 3… Nathan Walker’s goal midway through the third period proved to be the difference in the Blues’ win over the Canucks. Ryan O’Reilly scored a power-play goal and had an assist.
Winnipeg 3 – BUFFALO 2 (SO)… Blake Wheeler scored a second-period goal and added the game-winner in the shootout as the Jets outlasted the Sabres. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 35 saves.
N.Y. Rangers 5 – DETROIT 4… Andrew Copp found the net 1:34 into overtime to send the Rangers past the Red Wings. Artemi Panarin scored a goal and assisted on two others, including Copp’s game-winner.
EDMONTON 4 – Los Angeles 3 (SO)… The Oilers recovered to down the Kings after blowing a two-goal third-period lead. Leon Draisaitl scored in the tie-breaker. McDavid and Carl Grundstrom had a goal and an assist in regulation.
ARIZONA 5 – San Jose 2… Jan Jenik’s second goal of the game sparked a three-goal third period that carried the Coyotes past the Sharks. Phil Kessel set up two goals. Goalie Karel Vejmelka stopped 40 shots.
Vegas 3 – SEATTLE 0… Logan Thompson stopped all 22 shots at goal and the Golden Knights blanked the Kraken. Vegas got goals from Shea Theodore, Michael Amadio and Jonathan Marchessault.