Columbus 5, Boston 1
The Columbus Blue Jackets never trailed as they logged a three-goal first period and netted a pair of short-handed tallies en route to a 5-1 win over the host Boston Bruins on Monday.
Colorado 3, Philadelphia 2
Cale Makar scored twice as the Colorado Avalanche opened their four-game road trip with a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday.
Montreal 3, Edmonton 0
Sam Montembeault made 30 saves and Jake Evans had a goal and an assist in the Montreal Canadiens' 3-0 shutout of the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Monday.
Anaheim 4, Dallas 2
Brett Leason notched a goal and two assists while leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 4-2 win against the host Dallas Stars on Monday evening.
Washington 6, Utah 2
Alex Ovechkin scored two goals one night after notching a hat trick, and the visiting Washington Capitals beat the Utah Hockey Club 6-2 in Salt Lake City to complete a sweep of their three-game road trip.
San Jose 5, Detroit 4
Rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini scored his first career overtime goal and William Eklund tallied twice to lead the host San Jose Sharks to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday.