WATCH Flames vs. Blue Jackets Live Stream Online, NHL 2014: Listen To Free Hockey Coverage From Columbus, Power Rankings

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

The Calgary Flames battle it out on the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the start of the 2014 NHL regular season on Friday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. EST at the Nationwide Arena in Ohio. Read on to see where fans can watch and listen to a live stream of the Friday night hockey game online and catch up-to-date feeds and coverage on highlight plays and scores.

Following Opening Week of the 2014 regular season, the Flames snag the No. 23 spot in ESPN.com's NHL power rank round-up with a 3-2-0 record:

"The Flames are off to an up-and-down start. Expect that flight pattern to be repeated throughout the season."

Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets currently hold the no. 8 spot (out of 30 total teams) with a 2-1-0 record:

"One of five Metropolitan Division teams without a regulation loss in the first week, the 2-0 Blue Jackets have been impressive given their significant injury woes."

The game will be broadcasted live on local channels FSOH and RSNF, but fans can also listen in on the radio at SportsNet 960 The Fan, WBNS, and WFIN.

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.

The full 2014-2015 regualr NHL schedule is posted online here so are up-to-date division rankings.

More radio listening options for Flames and Blue Jackets.

Official NHL team websites: Flames and Blue Jackets.

Enjoy the hockey game!