It's difficult to back the Coyotes, the worst team in the NHL. But this is a good spot for Arizona. The Coyotes' poor record is a bit deceiving considering they've either been leading or tied late in the third period during recent action. Discounting an empty-net goal, the Coyotes have been involved in one-goal outcomes during their last four games.

Arizona has short revenge from this past Saturday night. The Sharks scored a game-tying goal with 15 seconds remaining in regulation. San Jose then won in overtime, 6-5. The Coyotes did a lot of things right in that game, including scoring three goals on their first six shots. The Sharks pulled starting goalie Martin Jones after that.

San Jose isn't likely to be nearly as motivated as the Coyotes after beating despised rival the Kings, 4-1, on the road Monday. That was the game the Sharks really wanted.

Arizona is going to go with goalie Antti Raanta, who didn't play in the 6-5 loss to the Sharks on Saturday night. Raanta has a .922 save percentage in his last five games. He also has a winning record and 1.46 GAA lifetime versus the Sharks.