Preview Roundups
December 04, 2015
Arizona at Buffalo 7:00 PM ET
While 19-year-old rookie center Jack Eichel has become the face of the Buffalo Sabres' organization, 21-year-old defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen could be emerging as the backbone. Buffalo continues its maturation process and tries for its third victory in the last four games when it hosts the Arizona Coyotes on Friday.
Philadelphia at New Jersey 7:00 PM ET
The Philadelphia Flyers attempt to complete their three-game road trip in perfect fashion when they visit the Metropolitan Division-rival New Jersey Devils on Friday. Philadelphia began its trek with a 3-0 triumph over the New York Rangers on Saturday and skated past Ottawa 4-2 three nights later.
Florida at Columbus 7:00 PM ET
The Columbus Blue Jackets look to avoid their third straight defeat and get their offense back in gear when they host the red-hot Florida Panthers on Friday. The Blue Jackets, who opened the season with eight consecutive losses, had won six of eight in the second half of November before scoring two goals combined in losses at St. Louis and Montreal.
St. Louis at NY Islanders 7:30 PM ET
The New York Islanders look to ride the momentum of a spirited victory over a bitter rival when they conclude their three-game homestand against the St. Louis Blues on Friday. Captain John Tavares scored in regulation and Jaroslav Halak denied all three attempts in the shootout as the Islanders posted their third straight win on Wednesday with a 2-1 shootout triumph over the Metropolitan Division-rival New York Rangers.
Boston at Calgary 9:00 PM ET
After seeing their season-high five-game winning streak come to an end against one Alberta representative, the Boston Bruins attempt to exact revenge versus another when they visit the Calgary Flames on Friday. Captain Zdeno Chara, who has torched the Flames of late with four goals and as many assists in his last seven meetings, also netted a late tally in regulation of Boston's 3-2 shootout loss to Edmonton on Wednesday.
Dallas at Edmonton 9:00 PM ET
The Edmonton Oilers face a difficult task Friday when they continue their five-game homestand against the league-leading Dallas Stars. Edmonton returned from a 1-3-1 road trip to open its stretch at Rexall Place with a 3-2 shootout victory over Boston on Wednesday.
San Jose at Anaheim 10:00 PM ET
Patrick Marleau had managed one goal in 12 games and was fielding questions about many trade rumors three weeks ago. The veteran forward answered the adversity by being one of the most productive players in the league since and looks to extend a four-game goal streak when his San Jose Sharks visit the Anaheim Ducks on Friday.