Overview
- New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin became the first goalie in Rangers history to score, sending a long-range shot into an empty net to help secure a 5-1 win.
- Matthew Knies recorded two goals and an assist in his debut for the Columbus Blue Jackets, tying the franchise debut points mark and becoming the first Blue Jackets skater with multiple goals in a debut.
- Edmonton defeated Vancouver 9-7 in a high-scoring game in which defenseman Evan Bouchard set a record for most points by a defenseman in a team's first two games of the season.
- Blue Jackets netminder Jet Greaves stopped 23 of 26 shots to earn his first win as Columbus beat Buffalo 6-3.
- Panthers captain Alexander Barkov left his game with a leg injury that coach Paul Maurice said will be evaluated further, and the team has not linked it to the issue that kept Barkov out last season.