Two Metropolitan Division rivals return to the ice less than 24 hours after participating in overtime contests when the Carolina Hurricanes visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday. Carolina forced the extra session in its season opener on Thursday but dropped a 2-1 decision at home to the New York Islanders while Columbus began its campaign with a 3-2 triumph in Detroit.

The San Jose Sharks will try to shrug off a dull effort with their shiny new toy Friday night when they visit the Los Angeles Kings, who play their season opener. San Jose lost to Anaheim 5-2 on Wednesday night, kicking off a campaign filled with high expectations as two-time Norris Trophy winning defenseman Erik Karlsson was a minus-2 in his club debut.