nhl Game Recap
Nashville Predators vs Arizona Coyotes Wrap - Arizona Wins 5-2
Phil Kessel was the difference, potting a pair for Arizona on Thursday as the Coyotes skated off with a 5-2 victory over the Predators at Gila River Arena.
Bettors who backed the Coyotes were rewarded as +105 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Arizona got goals from Phil Kessel(2), Jakob Chychrun, Carl Soderberg, and Christian Dvorak in the victory. Dvorak opened the scoring at 6:06 of the first period.
Darcy Kuemper turned in a 23-save effort for the Coyotes.
Nashville got goals from Nick Bonino, and Dante Fabbro in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Juuse Saros stopped 27 of 31 shots for the Predators, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Arizona went 3-for-6, while the Predators were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Arizona outshot Nashville 32-25 in the game.
Arizona heads into a battle against the Senators. Nashville, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida.