NHL Games on Thursday, December 17, 1981
6 games on Thursday, December 17, 1981. Start times are Eastern Time.
| Matchup | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
 Montreal Canadiens
5
 at Boston Bruins
1
|
Final | Game page: Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins, Thu, Dec 17, 1981 |
 Buffalo Sabres
1
 at Philadelphia Flyers
2
|
Final | Game page: Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers, Thu, Dec 17, 1981 |
 Quebec Nordiques
3
 at Detroit Red Wings
2
|
Final | Game page: Quebec Nordiques at Detroit Red Wings, Thu, Dec 17, 1981 |
 Washington Capitals
1
 at New York Islanders
4
|
Final | Game page: Washington Capitals at New York Islanders, Thu, Dec 17, 1981 |
 Winnipeg Jets
4
 at Minnesota North Stars
2
|
Final | Game page: Winnipeg Jets at Minnesota North Stars, Thu, Dec 17, 1981 |
 Edmonton Oilers
5
 at Calgary Flames
4
|
Final | Game page: Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames, Thu, Dec 17, 1981 |