Arizona Coyotes : The State of the Pacific Division

By Jim Lynch | Oct 19, 2019

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 10: The Arizona Coyotes celebrate after a goal during the NHL hockey game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Arizona Coyotes on October 10, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 26: Vancouver Canucks Right Wing Nikolay Goldobin (77) defends against Arizona Coyotes Right Wing Vinnie Hinostroza (13) during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on September 26, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Arizona won 4-2. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Vancouver Canucks

Last season Coyotes record against Vancouver (4-0-0)

The Vancouver Canucks are a threat in the Pacific Division. Like the Coyotes, they are young and have speed. J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson lead the offense, and a slew of other players are also factoring in on the score sheet.

However, I think the biggest reason the Coyotes finished 4-0 against Vancouver last season would be how poor Vancouver is defensively compared to Arizona. We know that Vancouver can score lots of goals, but can they play well in a structured defensive environment?

I think that will be the biggest factor to see if Vancouver makes the playoffs, not their goal-scoring ability, rather their play in their own zone.

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