SASKATCHEWAN (CBC) - The NHK Trophy - the fourth leg of the Grand Prix of Figure Skating series - began with a familiar face leading the men's side in Nagano, Japan.

Former world champion Brian Joubert of France holds a slim 2.35-point edge over American Jeremy Abbott after the short program.

Can the Frenchman hold on for his first Grand Prix victory of the season? Join our live chat Saturday at Noon, ET and get the inside scoop on all the skating action.

CBC figure skating expert Pj Kwong, along with former national team members Tom Dzamba and Kevin Gallagher, will be on hand to answer all of your questions.