Arizona Coyotes Games 24 thru 26 Predictions

Oct 30, 2015; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (15) waits for a face-off during the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

• Game 25: Arizona Coyotes at Detroit Red Wings – December 4, 2015

The Buffalo Sabres are a much better hockey team and Jack Eichel has certainly been part of that equation. He has played 24 games with eight goals, and four assists. Three of his goals are power play goals, and two are game winners. He has a bright future in the NHL, and will be right there fighting it out with Max Domi for the Calder Trophy given to the Rookie-of-the Year.

The Sabres are certainly no push over this year. They added Ryan O’Reilly also, who is their leading scorer with 19 points, from eight goals, and 11 assists. Even with this firepower from these two Sabres’ players the Buffalo franchise is seventh in the tough Atlantic Division with just 22 points. They are one point ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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The Arizona Coyotes are improved also, and it will be a great game to watch the matchup of Max Domi against Jack Eichel. There’s been lots of written words about both of these talented NHL rookies, and now they can see what each has facing one another for the first time.

The one factor which always has some affect will be the Arizona Coyotes playing back to back games on the road. Anders Lindback may get the start in this game to give Mike Smith a reprieve, and not cause his injury to be aggravated.

Look for Domi to have another good game. He will score two goals in this game, and Eichel will be shut down.

Prediction: Arizona Coyotes 4, Buffalo Sabres 1