Coyotes (11-21-5) vs. Canucks (18-18-3)
Puck drop: 8 p.m.
TV/Radio: Fox Sports Arizona/KMVP-FM (98.7).
Goalie Mike Smith is poised to start for the Coyotes tonight against the Canucks after not playing since last Thursday.
“I love playing,” Smith said. “But it comes to a certain point where it’s nice to step away for a game and just mentally not have to be as sharp as you would on a regular start. So I think it was good.”
Center Alexander Burmistrov has joined the team after getting claimed off waivers Monday from the Jets but won’t play against the Canucks as he’s waiting on a work visa.