At opposite ends of the spectrum in the Western Conference for much of the past decade, the Predators and Coyotes face off in the qualifying round after up-and-down regular seasons. MikeyJ_MMA takes a closer look at how the two teams stack up ⬇️
Both forward groups struggled offensively this season. In fact, no forward on either team managed to score more than 50 points — well, Taylor Hall did, but roughly half of those points came with the New Jersey Devils — and only two forwards in this series scored more than 20 goals. The best offensive player on either team this season was Norris Trophy finalist Roman Josi.
The numbers would suggest Nashville, which boasts a significant advantage in the faceoff circle, should be able to control the pace and win the puck possession battle. Nashville averaged the fifth-most shots per game and Arizona allowed the ninth-most shots against, but will the Preds be able to light up what is perhaps the most unheralded goalie tandem in the NHL?
Although the Coyotes are accustomed to being spectators during the playoffs, there are a handful of players with plenty of experience and half a dozen of them have Stanley Cup rings.
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