WATCH Predators vs. Jets Live Stream Online, NHL 2014: Listen To Free Hockey Coverage From Winnipeg, Power Rankings

It's finally that time of year - hockey season!

The Nashville Predators battle it out on the ice against the Winnipeg Jets as the 2014 NFL regular season continues on Friday, October 17 at 8:00 p.m. EST at Manitoba's MTS Centre. Read on to see where fans can watch and listen to a live stream of the Friday evening hockey game online and catch up-to-date feeds and coverage on highlight plays and scores.

Continuing the start of the 2014 regular season, the Wild snag the No. 9 spot in ESPN.com's official NHL power rankings with a 2-0-1 record:

"Another team that underwent significant offseason upheaval is off to a good start. Still nothing yet from Mike Ribeiro, although Derek Roy has made an immediate impact in the Preds' two victories."

Meanwhile, the Jets currently hold the No. 21 spot (out of 30 total teams) with a 1-2-0 record:

"After a big opening-night win in Arizona, the Jets dropped the next two games of a season-opening three-game road trip. They are off until Friday, when they will start a five-game homestand."

The game will be broadcasted live on local channel FSTN, but fans can also listen in on the radio at WBUZ, WNSR, and TSN 1290.

For fans who want to try out a free live stream (which may mean downloading a torrent), click here. Also try this or another option.

For a one-time fee, fans can access a NHL Gamecenter Live pass.

ESPN, ESPN Scoreboard, and NHL.com  are both good sources for up-to-date game coverage and feeds.

More radio listening options for Predators and Jets.

Official NHL team websites: Predators and Jets.

Enjoy the hockey game!