NHL focus opens with Seattle Kraken at Detroit Red Wings at 7:00 PM ET from Little Caesars Arena on ESPN+. Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins is next on Saturday at 1:00 PM ET from TD Garden on NHL Net.

ON THE SLATE

  • Seattle Kraken at Detroit Red Wings is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena on ESPN+.
  • New York Rangers at Washington Capitals is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena on NHL Net. In the latest wire file on this matchup, Washington enters the Friday exhibition as favorites.
  • Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena on ESPN+.

LOOKING AHEAD

  • Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins is next on Saturday at 1:00 PM ET from TD Garden on NHL Net.
  • Vancouver Canucks at New Jersey Devils is next on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET from Prudential Center on ESPN+.
  • Edmonton Oilers at San Jose Sharks is next on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET from SAP Center at San Jose on ESPN+.

FROM THE WIRE

  • He required assistance leaving the ice in the first period.
  • Demidov is out two-to-four weeks with a lower-body injury.
  • The two-sport heavyweight king faced Guto Inocente.

Next update lands with the next live turn or final result.