National Hockey

The New York Rangers listed goaltender Igor Shesterkin as day to day with a mild groin strain, a seemingly positive development after it looked as if the injury was more serious.

NASHVILLE — Just three seasons removed from hoisting the Presidents’ Trophy, the Nashville Predators find themselves on the verge of rebuilding. The only question is when does the NHL's winningest general manager start tearing down what he's built.

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Past and present residents of the southern Ontario city Walter Gretzky helped put on the map mourned him Friday, remembering him not just as Canada's hockey dad, but as a community fixture who was always up for a chat.

Columbus Blue Jackets (10-10-5, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (6-8-4, eighth in the Central Division) Dallas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas takes on Columbus looking to break its six-game home slide.

Tampa Bay Lightning (16-4-1, first in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (12-7-5, fourth in the Central Division) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m.

Calgary Flames (11-11-2, fifth in the North Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (14-11-0, third in the North Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Edmonton enters the matchup with Calgary after losing three straight games.

New York Rangers (9-9-3, sixth in the East Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (7-10-2, seventh in the East Division) Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 1 p.m.

Florida Panthers (14-4-4, third in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (10-13-0, sixth in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jonathan Huberdeau and Florida hit the ice against Nashville.

Winnipeg Jets (15-7-1, second in the North Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (10-6-6, fourth in the North Division) Montreal; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Winnipeg visits the Montreal Canadiens after the Jets defeated Montreal 4-3 in overtime.

Philadelphia Flyers (12-5-3, fourth in the East Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (12-9-1, fifth in the East Division) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 1 p.m.