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In the Crease - Week 3
By Joe Williams
VegasInsider.com

Coyote Ugly

The Arizona Coyotes won their regular season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers by a 4-3 score in overtime, but once they hit he road that's when things went off the rails. The Coyotes were blasted by a combined 12-6 in two losses at Ottawa and Montreal before suffering a pair of 3-2 losses to the New York teams. Arizona faces New Jersey next, and the Coyotes are a dismal 5-22 in their past 27 games against Metropolitan Division teams, and 14-38 in their past 52 against Eastern Conference clubs. In addition, the 'Yotes have dropped 43 of their past 58 away from the Gila River Arena. In case you're wondering, they're 1-4 in their past five trips to Jersey, and 0-4 in their past four tussles with the Devils overall.

Toronto Troubles

The Toronto Maple Leafs have four one-goal losses in five games so far, and two setbacks have come in overtime with another in a shootout. The Leafs blew a 4-2 lead last time out with 2:28 left in regulation in Chicago, including the game-tying goal with 1:28 remaining. Eventually the Blackhawks cashed in during the shootout for the 5-4 win. Toronto has allowed at least three goals in four of their five games so far. If history is on their side, perhaps they'll break this ugly string in their next game against the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday. The Lightning are just 3-7 in their past 10 trips to Hogtown, with the home team winning eight of the past 10 meetings in this series.
Looking Ahead

Tuesday, Oct. 25

The Florida Panthers travel to the Steel City to meet the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Cats have had a lot of difficulty over the years in Pittsburgh, going 2-14 in their past 16 visits while posting a 7-17 record in the 24 meetings overall. ... The Buffalo Sabres head to the City of Brotherly Love to battle the Philadelphia Flyers. The Sabres have won just two of their past nine skates in Philly, and they're 5-13 in the past 18 overall. ... The Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues meet for the second time this season. The teams played Oct. 22 in Calgary, with the Flames dropping a 6-4 decision. The Flames are just 1-7 in their past eight against teams with a winning overall record, 1-7 in their past eight against the Blues and 0-7 in their past seven trips to St. Louis.

Wednesday, Oct. 26

In a battle of Original Six squads, the Boston Bruins invade Madison Square Garden to meet the New York Rangers. The B's have won just three of the past 10 meetings against a team with a winning overall record, while the Rangers are just 2-5 in their past seven against winning teams. Something's gotta give. It might be in favor of the home team, which is 6-0 in the past six meetings in this series. ... The Montreal Canadiens skate into Brooklyn on a hot streak, and they have dominated the New York Islanders lately. The Habs are 5-0 in their past five road games against the Islanders, and 6-0 in the past six meetings overall. ... The Nashville Predators have dropped six straight road games dating back to last season, but the road team is 5-2 in the past seven meetings. The 'over' might be the play, as it has a 6-1-2 record in the past nine meetings in Anaheim, and 18-7-7 in the past 32 overall.

Thursday, Oct. 27

The Islanders and Penguins do battle in the Steel City. Over the past couple of seasons the Isles have been a huge thorn in the side of the Pens, posting a 6-1-1 mark over the past eight meetings. Last season the Pens won both meetings in Pittsburgh, but the Pens have managed just three total goals in the past three in this series. ... The San Jose Sharks host the Columbus Blue Jackets at SAP Center. The two sides met in Columbus Oct. 15, with the Sharks coming away with a 3-2 road win. The last time these teams met in the Bay Area Nov. 3, 2015, the Blue Jackets surprised the Sharks 5-2 despite the fact San Jose was a heavy favorite (-165). The Blue Jackets have won two visits in a row to San Jose, last losing Feb. 7, 2014. The Jackets have won three of the past four meetings in San Jose, too.

Friday, Oct. 28

The Carolina Hurricanes play their regular season home opener against the Rangers after playing seven games on the road to open the season. It might not be a successful homecoming, as the Hurricanes are 1-6-3 in their past 10 meetings with the Blueshirts. ... The Oilers and Vancouver Canucks meet in the Pacific Northwest, and that usually means a tight game is in store. The past five meetings between these Canadian rivals in Vancouver has resulted in a shootout or overtime decision. The Oilers have won three of the past five meetings overall, while the Oilers are 5-1-4 in the past 10 meetings in the series.

 
Posted : October 25, 2016 8:19 am
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