New Jersey 5, Ottawa 2
Reigning NHL MVP Taylor Hall scored two goals and added two assists as the New Jersey Devils routed the visiting Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Friday night.
Washington 2, Buffalo 1
Tom Wilson's tiebreaking goal in the third period sent Washington to its seventh straight home win over Buffalo as the Capitals beat the Sabres 2-1 on Friday.
Chicago 2, Colorado 1
Artem Anisimov scored a tiebreaking goal at the 1:19 mark of the third period to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 2-1 victory against the host Colorado Avalanche on Friday, giving Chicago its season-best third straight win.