This is a 7* on CAROLINA

Of the three games on Friday's NHL slate, this one figures to be the most one-sided. Yes, we're very aware that the team we're playing against (Arizona) is in first place in the Pacific Division. But this is a terrible situation for the Coyotes as they were shut out last night in Tampa Bay 4-0. Host Carolina has been off for two days. What you need to understand here is how much better the Hurricanes division is. Even though they're fourth in the Metropolitan, they have almost the same number of points as Arizona and they have a better goal differential. The Canes are a strong 11-3-1 SU against the Western Conference this year and an impressive team at home where they outscore opponents 3.7 to 2.9 goals per game with a heavy edge in shots. The Coyotes had won four in a row before getting blanked Thursday. But playing a third road game in four nights and second in two is going to catch up with them here, especially in light of injuries between the pipes. The Hurricanes are 9-4 this year playing with two days rest. Play on CAROLINA

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