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.
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).