Preview Roundups
October 06, 2017
NY Islanders at Columbus 7:00 PM ET
The Columbus Blue Jackets had the fourth-highest point total in the NHL last season, and that impressive number was only good enough for third place in the Metropolitan Division. Following the 32-point jump in the standings, the Blue Jackets look to stay among the league's elite as they prepare to host the New York Islanders in Friday's season opener.
Florida at Tampa Bay 7:30 PM ET
Captain Steven Stamkos makes his first regular-season appearance in almost 11 months when the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Florida Panthers on Friday night in the 2017-18 opener for both teams. The two-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner as the NHL's top goal scorer put up 20 points in 16-plus games before suffering a knee injury Nov. 15 at Detroit, and is determined to lead the Lightning back to the playoffs after they came up one point short last season.
Vegas at Dallas 8:30 PM ET
The NHL's 31st team drops the puck on its inaugural season Friday as the expansion Vegas Golden Knights pay a visit to American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Stars. Three-time Stanley Cup champion Marc-Andre Fleury joins a host of others selected in June's expansion draft as the Golden Knights vie to give their home city a reason to smile as it deals with the aftermath of an unspeakable tragedy.