Get ready for another busy Saturday night of hockey. Rogers has five different games, including four Canadian teams.
There’s a classic Original Six tilt, Patrick Roy taking on the Montreal Canadiens, plus a rare visit in Vancouver for Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
And this week there will be a special guest in studio.
In the Cheat Sheet each week, we’ll provide everything you need to know for Hockey Night in Canada:
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Note: All games below are listed in Eastern time.
The 7:00 p.m. games:
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings

Channel: CBC
Broadcast crew: Jim Hughson, Craig Simpson, Glenn Healy
Game notes: Jonathan Bernier is expected to start in net for Toronto with James Reimer getting the start Friday night…Detroit went 0-12 on the power play against the Leafs last season.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Montreal Canadiens

Channel: City
Broadcast crew: Paul Romanuk, Mike Johnson
Game notes: Avs forward Jarome Iginla needs one more point to tie Bobby Hull for 49th place on the NHL all-time points list…Colorado went 21-9-2 against Eastern Conference teams in 2013-14.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Ottawa Senators

Channel: Sportsnet
Broadcast crew: Bob Cole, Greg Millen, David Amber
Game notes: Columbus has won three of their last four games against the Senators…Entering Friday, the Blue Jackets are one of five teams to not allow a single power play goal this season.
Also on Rogers: Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres (FX)
The 10:00 p.m. games:
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Vancouver Canucks

Channel: CBC
Broadcast crew: Dave Randorf, Garry Galley
Game notes: Ryan Miller is starting Friday night, so Eddie Lack should get the start against Tampa Bay… The Lightning have won five of their last seven games against the Canucks.
