Chicago at Buffalo 7:00 PM ET
After ending a 13-game winless drought, the Buffalo Sabres will look to start stringing some victories together when they host the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.
Toronto at Detroit 7:00 PM ET
The Detroit Red Wings will return from their Christmas break with a brand new look and perhaps a long-awaited burst of energy.
Carolina at New Jersey 7:00 PM ET
The New Jersey Devils hope the momentum they built leading up to the NHL's holiday break will carry over after the three days off, as the Metropolitan Division leaders start a two-day, home-and-home series with the third-place Carolina Hurricanes on Friday in Newark, N.J.
Boston at Columbus 7:00 PM ET
The Boston Bruins will look to continue their recent success following the NHL's three-day holiday break when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday for the opening leg of a home-and-home series.
Nashville at St. Louis 8:00 PM ET
Thanks to a strong homestand, the Nashville Predators return from the Christmas break playing perhaps their best hockey of a dismal season.
Minnesota at Dallas 8:00 PM ET
Colorado at Utah 9:30 PM ET
The Colorado Avalanche finally received much-needed rest before they get ready to return from the holiday hiatus by visiting the Utah Hockey Club on Friday in Salt Lake City.
Vegas at San Jose 10:30 PM ET
Center Tomas Hertl makes his first visit to the SAP Center since being traded last season when the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights visit the San Jose Sharks on Friday.