Six-goal second half from Zach Manns leads Sask. Rush to comeback victory
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Rush turned an 8-3 fourth quarter deficit into a 9-8 victory in its home opener.
Yes, you’re hearing this correctly. The Arizona Coyotes are at the top of the Pacific Division.
How?
Depth scoring, sound defence and netminding.
Ten forwards have five or more goals this season for the Coyotes, led by Conor Garland’s 12.
The Oilers for instance only have six players, proving Edmonton may be too top heavy to contend.
In Arizona, every line is contributing, while also being responsible on the other end.
And the Coyotes are looking for even more scoring punch by trading for Taylor Hall from the Devils.
You also have Saskatoon’s Darcy Kuemper playing lights-out goaltending.
Also give the Coyotes a thumbs-up for loaning one of their top prospects Barrett Hayton to Team Canada for the World Juniors to give him top minutes in a highly-competitive environment.
Arizona has missed the playoffs for seven straight years, since the formerly named Phoenix Coyotes went to the West Final.
Is it sustainable? I’m going to guess no, but it’s likely more sustainable than what Edmonton is doing, trying to outscore everyone 5-4.