Hockey

Jose Theodore just wanted a keepsake. He didn't envision the idea becoming iconic.

Travis Dermott had a lot on his mind as he carefully wrapped the shaft of his hockey stick with rainbow-coloured tape.

EDMONTON — No matter if Connor McDavid is on the ice or sitting in a warm suite, the Edmonton Oilers are viewing the Heritage Classic like a chance to hit the reset button on their season.

Toronto Maple Leafs (5-2, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Nashville Predators (3-4, seventh in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Minnesota Wild (3-2-1, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (2-3-1, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Capitals -115, Wild -105; over/under is 6.

Winnipeg Jets (4-3, third in the Central Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (4-2-1, fifth in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Seattle Kraken (2-4-2, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. Florida Panthers (3-3, sixth in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers face the Seattle Kraken in a non-conference matchup.

Anaheim Ducks (3-4, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (4-2-1, second in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Saturday, 1 p.m.

Ottawa Senators (3-4, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (3-4, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 7 p.m.

New York Islanders (3-2-1, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (3-2-2, third in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 7 p.m.