Overview
- New York beat Edmonton 4-3 in overtime, with Leon Draisaitl registering an assist as the Oilers remained eighth in the Western Conference after twelve games.
- Under German coach Marco Sturm, Boston topped Buffalo 4-3 in overtime to secure a second straight win, moving the Bruins to 12th in the East.
- Ottawa defeated Calgary 4-3 in a shootout as Tim Stützle set up a late equalizer and converted in the tiebreaker, keeping the Senators seventh in the East.
- Detroit outlasted Los Angeles 4-3 in a shootout, with Moritz Seider assisting on the 1-1 goal as the Red Wings notched a third consecutive victory to sit third in the East after eleven games.
- Multiple overtime and shootout decisions underscored a run of close results early in the season with notable contributions from German players and a German coach.