NHL Games on Tuesday, December 31, 1996
5 games on Tuesday, December 31, 1996. Start times are Eastern Time.
| Matchup | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
 New Jersey Devils
5
 at Buffalo Sabres
6
|
Final | Game page: New Jersey Devils at Buffalo Sabres, Tue, Dec 31, 1996 |
 New York Rangers
2
 at Tampa Bay Lightning
4
|
Final | Game page: New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning, Tue, Dec 31, 1996 |
 San Jose Sharks
5
 at Calgary Flames
1
|
Final | Game page: San Jose Sharks at Calgary Flames, Tue, Dec 31, 1996 |
 Philadelphia Flyers
5
 at Vancouver Canucks
3
|
Final | Game page: Philadelphia Flyers at Vancouver Canucks, Tue, Dec 31, 1996 |
 Colorado Avalanche
4
 at Chicago Blackhawks
1
|
Final | Game page: Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks, Tue, Dec 31, 1996 |