Ontario harness racing trainers and drivers discuss their anticipation for the return of the NHL following the four-month long lockout and share their picks for the shortened season in this week's Standardbred Canada video feature.

The puck drops on a 48-game season this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. (ET) with the Ottawa Senators facing the Winnipeg Jets, the Pittsburgh Penguins taking on the Philadelphia Flyers, and the Chicago Blackhawks battling the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings in the afternoon games. A total of 13 games are slated for Saturday.