Arizona Coyotes Games 35 Thru 38 Predictions
After collecting seven points in the six game current homestead, the Arizona Coyotes travel to Denver before coming back home for two games.
Nov 5, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Coyotes center Boyd Gordon (15) wins a faceoff against Colorado Avalanche center Carl Soderberg (34) as NHL linesman Vaughan Rody (73) watches during the third period at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
** Here are the Howlin’ Hockey Editor’s Predictions for the Arizona Coyotes games the week of 12-27-15 to 1-2-16
- Game 34: Arizona Coyotes at Colorado Avalanche – December 27, 2015
Back in early November, the Coyotes traveled to the mile-high city and defeated the Avalanche 4-2. Nicklas Grossman, of all players scored two goals to pace the Desert Dogs. It was an unfamiliar role for the 6-foot-4, 230-pound blue liner, whose function is to mainly clear the puck away from his goal, and out of his zone.
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The Arizona Coyotes just finished up a six game homestead, and came away with seven points, but that won’t be enough to keep them competitive for a playoff berth. They are tied with their opponent Colorado team for the last wild-card playoff spot, but are ahead of them due to the fact that they have the one win against them in head-to-head play. They trail the Nashville Predators by five points for the last of two wild-card positions.
The team again showed some guts and determination in taking a one goal lead after two periods, only to see that lead crumble by allowing the tough and tumble Los Angeles Kings back into the game with three consecutive third period goals. The fact remains that they didn’t build on their lead, and instead got sloppy and allowed the Kings to build their confidence. You just can’t do that with a strong team like the Kings.
The game against the Avalanche should show if the Arizona Coyotes can play back-to-back games for the eighth time this young season. At least they won’t need to do that again for a month. The Av’s are playing well, with seven wins in their last 10 games. They have beaten the N.Y. Rangers, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks, and New York Islanders in that span. The Arizona Coyotes need to take them seriously.
Prediction: Colorado Avalanche 4, Arizona Coyotes 2
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