The Toronto Raptors will be looking to build on an emphatic season-opening victory when they visit the Washington Wizards on Friday night in NBA betting action at Capitol One Arena.
The Habs open a four-game Western road trip in Chicago looking to steady themselves after blowing consecutive 3-1 leads, while the Blackhawks return from a six-day break.
The Panthers look to rebound from a lopsided loss in Ottawa when they visit a Pittsburgh team riding a four-game losing streak and struggling badly to keep the puck out of its net.
The Winnipeg Jets look to stop a three-game slide against a Dallas Stars team riding a three-game winning streak and dominating defensively in the early season.