Ottawa defeated New Jersey 2-0 behind Halliday’s power-play tally and Lycksell’s empty-netter, with Ullmark stopping 14 shots in a Devils split-squad send-off. Romanov faced 31 shots in goal for New Jersey as Ottawa went 1-for-3 on the power play and the Devils went 0-for-3.

In the night-cap, Edmonton edged Vancouver 4-3 as Draisaitl piled up a monster line (2 goals, 2 assists) and McDavid added a goal and two helpers. Canucks replies came late from Raty, Cootes and Lekkerimaki, while Demko (20 saves) and Skinner (25 saves) held the fort for their respective teams.