Arizona Coyotes Vs. Vancouver Canucks Keys To The Game

Key #1: Speed Kills

Oct 14, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Arizona Coyotes left wing Mikkel Boedker (89) is defended by Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson (42) at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Arizona Coyotes have a talented team with young super-stars in the making. With youth, comes speed and that is what the Coyotes need to capitalize on against the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. One of the biggest differences from last year (besides an extra 1.00 on the goals for number and Mike Smith’s performance early on) is the speed of this team. 

Players like Mikkel Boedker, Max Domi, Tobias Rieder, Anthony Duclair, Klas Dahlbeck, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson use their smooth skating abilities to their advantage. By getting the edge or outside advantage on the rush, these select players are able to establish presence in the offensive zone. This will give the remaining three to four players a chance to regroup and begin their plan of attack on the opposing goaltender.

Keep in mind, the Vancouver Canucks are going to be a bit sluggish for this game against the Arizona Coyotes. The Thursday before their match in Glendale, the Canucks will be playing the Dallas Stars on the road. We all know how tough back-to-back road games are. Just look at Arizona’s performance against Boston after playing in Toronto the night before.

The Arizona Coyotes must use their speed and push the pace. Let’s catch the Vancouver Canucks sleeping…literally.

Next: Key #2