http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=745160The Coyotes come into Monday's tilt with just one win in their last seven outings (1-5-1) with that lone victory coming in overtime against the hapless Oilers six days ago. They were on the wrong end of a 4-2 decision on Saturday in Los Angeles in the start of their three-game road trip which wraps up tomorrow night in Edmonton. The Coyotes are one of the lowest scoring teams in the league but it's their defence and goaltending that has come under fire. Head coach Dave Tippett was recently quoted as saying that his number one netminder, Mike Smith, "hasn't been able to get it done." Smith, as a matter of fact, has been a spectator for the Coyotes for their last three in a row as Tippett has opted to run with backup Devan Dubnyk. Considering it was Dubnyk who pitched a 35-save shutout against the Canucks last month, don't be surprised if he gets his fourth straight start tonight. Ryan Miller is expected to get the call for the Canucks between the pipes.
1. Score more goals than the other team.
2. Don't get injured by Hanzal.
3. Harshly judge every goal Miller lets in.
Maybe we can have a counter for each time he makes a save but "looks shaky" while doing so? Perhaps for every 5 of those, we can pretend it's a goal against?We should also cover all the saves he makes and judge them harshly too, just so all our bases are covered.
1. Score more goals than the other team.
2. Don't get injured by Hanzal.
3. Harshly judge every goal Miller lets in.
Maybe we can have a counter for each time he makes a save but "looks shaky" while doing so? Perhaps for every 5 of those, we can pretend it's a goal against?
1. Score more goals than the other team.
2. Don't get injured by Hanzal.
3. Harshly judge every goal Miller lets in.
4. Bash Bieksa every time he touches the puck.
5. Call the Kesler trade a loss every time Sbisa touches the puck.
6. Call the rookie Vey a bust for not playing like a veteran.
7. Be sad about winning because it was against a non-contending team.
PS - Loved #3.
8. Bring up Garrison every time a defenseman makes a mistake.
9. Bring up Santorelli every time a centerman touches the ice.
10. Take a drink every time the team gets a PP. You'll need it.