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The Carolina Hurricanes host the New Jersey Devils for the season opener.

The Florida Panthers take on the Philadelphia Flyers in Eastern Conference action.

The St. Louis Blues host the Minnesota Wild for the season opener.

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the New York Islanders after Justin Brazeau's two-goal game against the New York Rangers in the Penguins' 3-0 win.

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Ottawa Senators in the season opener.

The Nashville Predators host the Columbus Blue Jackets in the season opener.

The Winnipeg Jets host the Dallas Stars in the season opener.

The Buffalo Sabres face the New York Rangers in Eastern Conference play.

The Colorado Avalanche host the Utah Mammoth after Martin Necas' two-goal game against the Los Angeles Kings in the Avalanche's 4-1 win.

The Los Angeles Kings face the Vegas Golden Knights in a matchup within the Pacific Division Wednesday.