WINNIPEG, MB – DECEMBER 29: Blue Jackets Nick Foligno (71) attempts to deflect the puck during the NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 29, 2016 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg MB. (Photo by Terrence Lee/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)

It’s the tale of two cities the Columbus Blue Jackets are red hot winning their 14rh straight franchise record game over the Winnipeg Jets at Winnipeg 5-2 a tough task by any measure. The Minnesota Wild got a win over the New York Islanders for Minnesota’s 12th straight win. Both the Wild and CBJs will meet on New Years eve making it the first time in NHL history that two teams will meet with long streaks of this kind.

The New York Rangers Matt Purempel got two of his three power play goals late in the third period to help the Rangers down the Arizona Coyotes 5-3 in Glendale. Meanwhile a pair of great teams will face off against each other Friday night at SAP Center the Philadelphia Flyers (30-13-4) and the San Jose Sharks (22-12-1) in what is expected to be one of the top head to head games in he NHL.

Daniel Dullum does the NHL podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com