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Arizona Coyotes: Five Must-Watch Games in 2016-17 Season

By Alex Temes

Apr 5, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) lands on Chicago Blackhawks left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) in the third period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) lands on Chicago Blackhawks left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) in the third period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 13, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Keith Yandle (93) moves the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Keith Yandle (93) moves the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

The Florida Panthers are set up to be a powerhouse in the near future. The Arizona Coyotes are on the same path, just a little bit behind schedule.

The Florida Panthers and the Arizona Coyotes aren’t rivals in any sense, nor do they play in the same conference.

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Yet the parallels between the two clubs may lead to some interesting games in the coming seasons. With young stars like Aaron Ekblad, Vincent Trocheck, and Nick Bjugstad, the Panthers will soon be a force to be reckoned with.

The Cats broke back into the playoffs last season and they show no signs of regression in the coming season, with the signing of former Coyote Keith Yandle to a long term contract.

The Coyotes are behind the Panthers in terms of playoff timelines and prospect development, yet they are gaining ground.

That’s part of what makes this matchup so interesting.

This game will have speed, goals and likely subpar goaltending. Get some extra scoring sheets ready, because you’re gonna need more than just a few lines for goals.

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