The Florida Panthers look to begin a run that puts them back in the playoff chase when they host former coach Gerard Gallant and his surprising Vegas Golden Knights on Friday. The Panthers have gone 1-3-1 to start the month, including a 4-2 loss to Calgary last Friday before enjoying their bye week, and are 13 points out of third place in the Atlantic Division.

The Montreal Canadiens attempt to generate some offense and halt their five-game road losing streak when they visit the Washington Capitals on Friday. Montreal is coming off a 4-1 setback at Boston on Wednesday and has scored a total of four goals during their slide away from home.

The Los Angeles Kings hope to put an end to their season-high losing streak and exact some revenge at the same time when they visit the Pacific Division-rival Anaheim Ducks on Friday. Los Angeles has dropped five in a row overall and is coming off a 3-1 setback against Pittsburgh on Thursday in the finale of a winless four-game homestand that included a 4-2 defeat to Anaheim.