The NHL season officially gets underway on Tuesday with a manageable three-game slate that could make for an appealing TV watching marathon.
We're not suggesting you sit down for seven-and-a-half hours of straight hockey, but it would be an understandable move after months of puck withdrawal (or just days, depending on how preseason action sits with you).
No matter how much time you want to sink into the opening-night games, it's worth having a little background on them.
Below you'll find a few things to watch for in each of Tuesday's matchups.