The Columbus Blue Jackets haven't been shy about testing opposing goaltenders, as they became the first team since the NHL's expansion era began in 1967-68 to string together three straight games with at least 50 shots on goal. The Blue Jackets aim to continue their target practice on Friday as they bid for their 12th consecutive home victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Carolina Hurricanes attempt to extend their home winning streak to four games and maintain their hold on the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference when they host the New York Islanders on Friday. Carolina followed a 5-2-1 homestand with a 5-2 loss at New Jersey on Thursday and sits one point ahead of the Islanders and Columbus.

The Winnipeg Jets bid to even their season series with the Colorado Avalanche on Friday as they attempt to defeat their Central Division rival for the second time on their franchise-high 10-game homestand. Connor Hellebuyck turned aside all 25 shots he faced in the Jets' 3-0 victory on Feb. 3 to highlight their current 4-2-1 stretch at Bell MTS Place.

The Dallas Stars squandered a chance to move into third place in the Central Division, absorbing a 6-0 beating by Vancouver in their most lopsided loss of the season. With four days off to regroup from the shellacking at home, Dallas will try to wrest third place from St. Louis when it hosts the division-rival Blues on Friday night.