There are four games on the schedule for Friday, including one nationally televised in the United States. Here are five things to watch today, along with the complete game schedule.

Schaefer starting strong

Matthew Schaefer , the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, is living up to the hype entering the New York Islanders game against the Minnesota Wild (7 p.m. ET; FDSNWIX, FDSNNO, MSGSN). The 18-year-old defenseman has 11 points (five goals, six assists) in his first 13 NHL games. He's tied for the rookie goal-scoring lead with two forwards, Ben Kindel of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Oliver Kapanen of the Montreal Canadiens. For the rookie points lead, he’s one point behind Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov , who has 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in 14 games.

Kane returning?

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