Coyotes Playoff Contendors?
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When looking at the latest NHL standings, many are rather shocked to find that annual bottom feeders of the last few seasons, the Phoenix Coyotes, are currently sitting in 8th spot in the Western Conference.
This surge up the standings should not be attributed to top line offense or good coaching however. In fact, even though the Coyotes have the likes of Shane Doan (17-34-51) and Radim Vrbata (24-18-42) leading their offense, it’s what, or more accuractly WHO is between the pipes that has made the real difference.
Since being acquired from the Anaheim Ducks, Ilya Bryzgalov seems to have found a team that is willing to give him the starting goalie label he desires, and he’s proving his worth by delivering consistent play night after night. Bryzgalov, with 18 wins and 11 losses since joining the Coyotes has a respectable GAA of 2.38 and SV% of 0.920
Phoenix are just 2 points behind defending Stanley Cup champions, the Anaheim Ducks right now, and the way things are going, could pass them in the coming days.
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