NHL Friday: Blackhawks go for record

After an action-packed NHL Thursday night that saw injuries, suspensions and highlight-reel goals, Friday was much more relaxed. The night was dominated by one story, as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks in regulation and set an NHL record with a 17-game point streak to start the season.

Get caught up on last night’s NHL scores with recaps from our network of SB Nation team blogs. Here’s a quick glance at the full night of action:

Hossa sustained a hit to the head on Wednesday night that wasn’t a concussion. Despite lying on the ice for a while, Hossa underwent tests on Thursday and is apparently feeling good on Friday. He says he is ready to go and is coming off an impressive performance on Wednesday. Will there be any residual effects from the hit?

3. Will the San Jose Sharks score more than two goals on Friday?

Here’s a full look at the schedule and tonight’s starting goaltenders:

• Thursday was injury night in hockey

It will mark the first of three meetings between the two teams this season.

Over the course of four meetings last season, both teams registered 2-1-1 records and both teams managed to win one game on the road.

It will mark the first of three meetings between the two teams this season.

Prior to the win, the Panthers had lost their five previous games. Pittsburgh will be entering the night as winners in three of their last four.

It will mark the third and final regular season meeting between the two teams.

The Blackhawks were victorious against the Sharks in the two previous meetings. Scoring four-plus goals in both games, Chicago managed regulation victories in both contests.

Having sustained a concussion last April, there was concern that he potentially sustained another.

However, Hossa was examined on Thursday and stated on Friday that all of his tests showed that he was healthy. Hossa stated that he would not play in the game if he had any doubt and expressed that he felt good.