Sep 28, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Arizona Coyotes goalie Mike Smith (41) makes a saveon Vancouver Canucks forward Sven Baertschi (47) in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports
The Arizona Coyotes return home to Gila River Arena to take on the Vancouver Canucks after their five-game road trip.
It’s been a long week for the Arizona Coyotes as they have traveled thousands of miles during their five-game road series. The Desert Dogs departed Arizona for exactly one week for a trip out east, but are now back to take on the Canucks in Glendale. The Arizona Coyotes battled it out against the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Boston Bruins.
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With a Northeast gauntlet of decent teams, the Arizona Coyotes did not do too bad. With wins against Ottawa and Toronto, the Coyotes finished 2-2-1 in those five games. Those five points are vital in keeping the team as a playoff contender moving forward.
The Arizona Coyotes kick off a three game home-stand this Friday against the Vancouver Canucks. They will then battle it out with the Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers before going back out on the road to face the Anaheim Ducks. The Arizona Coyotes finished last season with a 2-3-0 record against the Vancouver Canucks with 10 goals for and 17 goals against.
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Oct 26, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Arizona Coyotes right wing Shane Doan (19) celebrates his goal with defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Howlin’ Hockey breaks down the three keys to the game for the match-up between the Arizona Coyotes and Vancouver Canucks.
Next: Key #1