The Canucks host the Coyotes in their first game back after a seven-game road trip
The Vancouver Canucks (29-11-4) return home from a seven-game road trip to face the Arizona Coyotes (21-18-3) on Thursday night. With a win, the Canucks could become the first team in the league to 30 wins, depending on the result of the Colorado Avalanche vs Boston Bruins game. Vancouver also has a chance to hit 15 wins at home with a victory, matching their road win total so far this season.
The big question heading into tonight's game is what will the energy level be like for the Canucks. As mentioned, they have been on the road for nearly two weeks and will be looking to make a statement in front of their hometown fans. While the building may not be packed due to impending snowfall in Vancouver, the fans will be fired up as they welcome the team home after a 5-1-1 road trip.
Players to Watch
Ilya Mikheyev
This is a perfect opportunity for Ilya Mikheyev to break out of his scoring slump. He comes into this game with just one assist in his last seven games and will need to start producing offensively if Vancouver has their sights on a long playoff run. With two points in four career games against Arizona, tonight could be the night he and his linemates finally find the back of the net.
Sean Durzi
Sean Durzi has taken his game to another level this season. Averaging a career-high 22:20 per night, he has 25 points in 36 games and comes into this game with back-to-back multi-point efforts. He should see plenty of ice tonight as the Coyotes look to return to the win column.
Projected Lineup
Pettersson- Miller- Boeser
Mikheyev- Suter- Kuzmenko
Joshua- Bleuger- Garland
Höglander- Åman- Lafferty
Hughes- Hronek
Zadorov-Cole
Soucy- Myers
DeSmith
Demko
Spread
Canucks: 2.20 (-1.5)
Coyotes: 1.70 (+1.5)
Total
Over 6.5: 2.00
Under 6.5: 1.83
Money Line
Canucks: 1.50
Coyotes: 2.65
Game Information
Start Time: 7:00 PM PT
Television: Sportsnet
Radio: Sportsnet 650
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