With the Metropolitan Division title and the top seed in the Eastern Conference under wraps, the Washington Capitals will have an opportunity to set a franchise record on Friday, when they visit the New Jersey Devils. Washington snapped a three-game road skid (0-2-1) with a 4-2 victory over Ottawa on Tuesday, notching the team's 24th win of the season away from home to match the club-best total set in 2009-10.

The New York Islanders stuck a bandage on their bleeding playoff hopes last time out and look to build off that success when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday. The Islanders, who also play at Carolina on Saturday during their brief Southern trek, knocked off Ottawa 3-1 on Wednesday to snap a four-game losing streak (0-3-1).

The St. Louis Blues look to continue pursuit of the Central Division title with stellar defensive play when they host the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. After surrendering a total of 13 goals in losses at Calgary and Edmonton, the Blues concluded their 3-2-0 road trip by posting shutout victories over Vancouver on Saturday and San Jose three nights later.