In the first round of the NHL playoffs this year the Detroit Red Wings will play the Phoenix Coyotes. This is a rematch of the first round from last year. A big question mark this series will be the health of Henrik Zetterberg. It has already been stated that he will miss the beginning of the series. I think that he will probably be back for game 3 which is the first game in Phoenix. Another thing we have found out is that Niklas Kronwall will be ready for game once which is very good since he is a really good penalty killer. Another key to the series for the Wings will be the play of Jimmy Howard. In my opinion he has really picked up his game lately and should continue to play well.
The Coyotes are a team that struggle offensively and don't have many big time point producers. That said they are a scrappy team that will always find a way to stay in the game and be close at the end. They also have one of the best goalies in the league and it will be no easy task for the wings to score on him.
In the end I believe the wings will be too much for the Coyotes. They have too much offensive depth, and a solid group of D men. I also think Jimmy will play well and will always give the Wings a chance to win. Even with Zetterberg out for the beginning of the series I see the Wings winning the series in five games.
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