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Eyes on the Predators

Apr 27, 2012, 4:30 PM | Updated: 5:52 pm

The Phoenix Coyotes are battling the Nashville Predators
for the right to go to the Western Conference Finals in
the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Most expect it to be a hotly-contested series, as the
teams play similar styles and are both playing well of
late.

At least, that’s what we think here in the Valley. But
what are they saying in good old Nashville, Tennessee?

Read on to find out.


April 27, 2012

Predators.NHL.com

Preds Open
Round 2 At Phoenix On Friday Night

The Predators and Coyotes will go head-to-head for the
first time in the postseason as they open their Western
Conference Semifinals series on Friday at Jobing.com
Arena.

The Tennessean

Nashville
Predators, Phoenix Coyotes show depth of NHL

Neither the Predators nor the Coyotes play in a
traditional hockey market.

Nashville Predators,
Phoenix Coyotes build teams on strong goaltending

If there is one secret ingredient for a team in a
nontraditional market to succeed and thrive, the Predators
and Coyotes both have it.

Predators to
face Coyotes

History will be made in the next round. Not to imitate the
NHL’s old television commercial, but a team that has never
made the Western Conference Final will advance out of the
Nashville-Phoenix series.

Nashville
Predators’ Pekka Rinne leads NHL playoff run

When Pekka Rinne is on, there is no wasted motion. He
seems undisturbed, virtually stationary, until the moment
of truth.

Predlines.com

Predators Vs Coyotes Preview: Brothers From
The Desert

I find it nearly impossible to hate the Coyotes. They’re a
good team that’s been through a tough few years off the
ice. Amid bad ownership and a bad bad bad arena idea,
they’ve survived by playing good hockey.

OnTheForecheck.com

Nashville Predators vs. Phoenix Coyotes
Series Preview: The Wait Is Over

After what has seemed like an interminable wait, we’re
finally ready to drop the puck on the Western Conference
Semifinals, as the Nashville Predators tangle with the
Phoenix Coyotes tonight in Game One (8:00 p.m. Central,
NBC Sports).

Arizona Coyotes

Matias Maccelli #63 of the Arizona Coyotes skates with the puck during an NHL game at Mullett Arena...

Associated Press

Josh Doan nets twice in NHL debut, Coyotes score 4 goals in 3rd and beat Blue Jackets

Josh Doan had two goals including the go-ahead score in his first NHL game and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2.

2 days ago

ASU hockey player Josh Doan and father Shane Doan wave to fans before the ceremonial first puck to ...

David Veenstra

Arizona Coyotes forward Josh Doan scores twice in NHL debut

Coyotes forward Josh Doan scored twice in his NHL debut on Tuesday. Doan had goals in the second and third period against Columbus. 

2 days ago

Josh Doan...

Damon Allred

Arizona Coyotes recall forward Josh Doan from Tucson Roadrunners

The Arizona Coyotes recalled former second-round pick Josh Doan, son of former captain Shane Doan, from the Tucson Roadrunners.

3 days ago

Miro Heiskanen #4 of the Dallas Stars skates with the puck while being defended by Alex Kerfoot #15...

Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes fall to Dallas Stars for 2nd time in last 3 games

Miro Heiskanen broke a tie with 5:28 left and the Stars won their fourth consecutive game, beating the Coyotes on Sunday night.

4 days ago

Dylan Guenther...

Associated Press

Coyotes’ Dylan Guenther scores overtime game-winner vs. Kraken

Dylan Guenther scored in overtime to give the Arizona Coyotes a win over Seattle on Friday night.

6 days ago

Arizona Coyotes center Liam O'Brien...

Associated Press

Coyotes’ struggles in Dallas continue despite Clayton Keller stacking goals

The Dallas Stars extended their home points streak against the Coyotes to 19 games with a victory on Wednesday night.

8 days ago

Eyes on the Predators