The Phoenix Coyotes (2-4-0) will vie for their second straight win when they take on the Edmonton Oilers (3-2-0) on Wednesday.
Phoenix finally looked like the team that played in the Western Conference finals last season when it took down Nashville 4-0. Antoine Vermette opened the scoring at the three minute mark of the first and Lauri Korpikovski, Nick Johnson, and Keith Yandle added tallies to close out the score. Chad Johnson pitched the shutout and could see more time in goal in light of Mike Smith and Jason LaBarbara's recent struggles. Like Smith, Johnson was let go by his original club (NY Rangers) and may see Phoenix as an opportunity to start anew.
The Edmonton Oilers have had a solid start to their season and are in a battle for first place in the Northwest division. The offense was expected to be a major factor for Edmonton this season and it has not disappointed thus far. The young guns have all pitched in with Taylor Hall leading the team with seven points. Jordan Eberle has scored six points while rookie defenseman Justin Schultz has five. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has not scored a goal yet but has four assists while 2012 first overall pick Nail Yakupov has three goals in six games. In their most recent match, the Oilers destroyed the Colorado Avalanche 4-1.
Phoenix swept the season series last year four games to none.
Predictions: Phoenix has not been good and I think Edmonton takes the game to them in this one. 3-1 Oilers.
Start Time: 9:30 Pm EST
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