GDT: Coyotes (+150) at Kings (-170) Take II

[Howler Scores]

vs

At Staples, The Place Where Your Safety Matters

Left Wing​

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Center​

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Right Wing​

Steve Sullivan​

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Antonie Vermette​

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Shane Doan (C)​

Lauri Korpikoski​

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Martin Hanzal(A)​

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Mikkel Boedker​

Boyd Gordon​

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Matthew Lombardi​

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David Moss​

Raffi Torres​

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Kyle Chipchura​

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Robert Klinkhammer?​

Left Defenseman​

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Right Defenseman​

Oliver Ekman-Larsson​

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Derek Morris​

Keith Yandle (A)​

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Michael Stone​

Rostislav Klesla​

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David Schlemko​

Goalie​

Smith​

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A rare scheduling quirk gives Los Angeles a chance at another home victory over Phoenix, which has set an unpleasant team record by being shut out for three straight games -- four in a row on the road.

The Coyotes haven't scored in a span of 194 minutes, 5 seconds since rookie Rob Klinkhammer beat Jonathan Quick with 9:05 remaining last week.

The Coyotes are among the worst road teams in the NHL at 3-7-3, and their three-game overall slide is their longest of the season. Still, they're tied with San Jose for the eighth and final playoff position in the crowded Western Conference.

Mike Smith was pulled in favor of Jason LaBarbera in the third period Monday after yielding four goals on 22 shots. Before Monday, he had posted a 1.00 GAA and two shutouts in seven career games at Los Angeles, including the postseason.

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[Mosby]

Not sure if I want Smith or LaBarbera to start this one.

Vrbata and/or Michalek returning would be absolutely huge for this team.

 

[YP44]

Not sure if I want Smith or LaBarbera to start this one.

Vrbata and/or Michalek returning would be absolutely huge for this team.

What's up with Michalek anyway?

 

[Vip]

Not even sure what to say. Let's win I guess?

Hell, getting a goal should be top priority right now

DT in the dressing room:
"Alright boys, tonight's game plan is to get a goal. Let's get lots of pucks on net."

 

[Mosby]

Bernier starts for LA.

 

[XX]

In past years, they owned the road but struggled at home. What gives?

 

[MIGs Dog]

Tyson Nash Keys to the Game:

1. Score a Goal
2. Score
3. Score early, score often

 

[AZviaNJ]

In past years, they owned the road but struggled at home. What gives?

The schedule.......on both fronts. The brutal schedule with the B2B's and 3 in 4 nights is a huge advantage for the home team and rough on road teams. As Sutter said "the schedule has won us some games and lost us some games"

 

[AZviaNJ]

If there was EVER a game to get the first goal......it's tonight. I'm guessing it's Klinkhammer!

 

[albertabound]

Is Klinkhammer in and ready to fist a cuff with Nolan, King or Clifford. These 3 goons will goon it up if Biz is not in. We need Biz in!

 

[Summer Rose]

Tyson Nash Keys to the Game:

1. Score a Goal
2. Score
3. Score early, score often

4. Score more goals than the other guys

 

[Howler Scores]

Smith in net, Vrby with a small chance to go.

 

[Sciamachy]

Honestly, rather see Barbs get the start tonight.

 

[MP]

They haven't scored in so long it's like they've gone straight edge.

 

[Shepard]

First goal of the game contest?

 

[SunDin]

Vrbata game time decision?

 

[DirtDogMesa]

Might be time for a Tim Tebow approve GDT? I think those worked pretty well in the past. Maybe Photoshoped into a Rattlers Snake Skin Jersey for good measure. Go Yotes...better win a few in a row/ROW if you want me to E-sign than STH & SCPO Package renewal they sent out today. Talk about bad timing!

 

[AZviaNJ]

First goal of the game contest?

Klinkhammer

 

[Howler Scores]

Actually its off topic so let's not play along.

 

[TickleMeYandle]

I will miss the game as I will be on the ice myself. I hardly ever score goals - I think I have maybe 4 goals in my entire career (all 11 months of it) - but I think tonight, it will be ME that gets the first goal of our scrimmage, just because if the Coyotes aren't going to put it in the net, someone else has to step up to the plate and do it.

 

[Howler Scores]

"@cmorgancbsfoxaz: #Coyotes F Radim Vrbata is in the lineup and will play tonight in L.A."

 

[Plub]

Yay, a hobbled Vrby will boost this team into the playoffs!!!

Geezus, we have sucked balls so far.

 

[middlebrook]

Is Klinkhammer in and ready to fist a cuff with Nolan, King or Clifford. These 3 goons will goon it up if Biz is not in. We need Biz in!

Biz sucks I would way rather have Klinkhammer in!! I would rather have a guy that can actually score a goal then a guy play 4 minutes for a fight.

 

[GiveAFlyingPuck]

"@cmorgancbsfoxaz: #Coyotes F Radim Vrbata is in the lineup and will play tonight in L.A."

Just as long as he isn't put out of commission right away. Hate to have him try to come back too early and just aggravate the injury further.

 

[SniperHF]

Just as long as he isn't put out of commission right away. Hate to have him try to come back too early and just aggravate the injury further.

IIRC it was a bone injury not soft tissue. If he's playing that should mean he's good to go. Hopefully not too rusty.