The Arizona Coyotes hit the road again after a successful three game sweep at home.
Nov 23, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) makes a glove save against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
** Here are the Howlin’ Hockey Editor’s Predictions for the Arizona Coyotes games the week of 12-1-15 to 12-5-15
- Game 24: Arizona Coyotes at Nashville Predators – December 1, 2015
Last season the Nashville Predators preyed on the Coyotes in all three games. Two games were close, with one being a shootout loss, and the other an overtime loss. The Predators earned 104 points last season, and a second place finish in the tough Central Division. Unfortunately, they had to face the eventual Cup winning Blackhawks. They went down four games to two.
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This season, the Preds started well, but have fallen off of late. In fact, they were shut out three consecutive games on the road against the Blue Jackets, Wild, and Rangers. They managed to beat the Sabres 3-2, but are back to losing again with two straight losses to the Flyers and Sabres.
With the Arizona Coyotes on a three game winning streak, and the Preds down in their luck, this would be the ideal time to grab another win on the road. Winners of four of their last five games, the Arizona Coyotes may be feeling their oats, and have some confidence to beat a team they are comparable to in point totals for this season. It’s still difficult to tell if the Preds are going to find their scoring touch that fueled their rise in the standings last season.
The Preds have to contain Mikkel Boedker, who is on a tear with nine goals, nine assists in 23 games. I’m sure Pekka Rinne will have something to do with that. Boedker had two hat tricks against the Senators, who must be glad they don’t have to face him again this season.
Prediction: Nashville Predators 5, Arizona Coyotes 3
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