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Signing three of the top players available in Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei made NHL free agency look like a big win for the Nashville Predators. They haven't had many since.

Ottawa Senators (6-7, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (7-7-1, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Ottawa Senators after the Bruins beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 in overtime.

Philadelphia Flyers (5-8-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (10-3-1, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh Penguins (5-8-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (9-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -167, Penguins +141; over/under is 6.

Calgary Flames (7-5-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (6-7-1, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres and the Calgary Flames will play in an out-of-conference matchup.

Utah Hockey Club (6-5-3, in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (4-9-1, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 8 p.m.

Columbus Blue Jackets (5-5-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (8-4-3, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 9 p.m.

Minnesota Wild (9-2-2, in the Central Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (4-6-2, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wild -185, Ducks +154; over/under is 6.

Carolina Hurricanes (10-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (6-8, in the Central Division) Denver; Saturday, 9 p.m.

New Jersey Devils (9-5-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (6-6-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m.