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The Arizona Coyotes Pacific Division watch as of December 16th

By Jim Lynch

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 14: Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) celebrates his goal during the NHL hockey game between the New Jersey Devils and the Arizona Coyotes on December 14, 2019 at Gila River Arean in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 14: Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) celebrates his goal during the NHL hockey game between the New Jersey Devils and the Arizona Coyotes on December 14, 2019 at Gila River Arean in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 15: Cody Glass #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates with the puck against Jakob Chychrun #6 of the Arizona Coyotes as Adin Hill #31 of the Coyotes tends net in the second period of their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on September 15, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Coyotes 6-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 15: Cody Glass #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates with the puck against Jakob Chychrun #6 of the Arizona Coyotes as Adin Hill #31 of the Coyotes tends net in the second period of their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on September 15, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Coyotes 6-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Vegas Golden Knights

Overall record: 18-13-5 Divisional Record: 8-3-1

The Vegas Golden Knights are currently second within the Pacific Division with 41 points. Arizona has a one-point advantage over the Knights at this time of the season. I believe that Vegas is the team to beat this season within the Pacific.

They are chasing the Cup after last seasons’ controversial ending to San Jose. Personally I think Arizona will have to get through Vegas to win this postseason. I know that is still too early to talk about considering the team has not yet made the playoffs.

Arizona only has a 1 point lead over Vegas and only 2 points over Edmonton and Calgary. If they want to continue to succeed they are going to need to beat these opponents. When you look at Vegas’ divisional record you see they are winning games the right way, by beating their rivals.

Vegas is a big team. They are filled with stars that can drive to the net and get a goal when necessary. The Golden Knights also have great goaltending to match their star power talent in the forward group.

The Coyotes are 1-1-1 against the Vegas Golden Knights this season, here is to more success to come later in the year. The next time the ‘Yotes will faceoff against the Knights is December 28th!

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