Alexander Semin was once again in the dog house as Paul Byron returned to the line-up, joining the fourth line. That move allowed Torrey Mitchell to slot in on the second line alongside Alex Galchenyuk and Lars Eller.
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An often under-rated team, the Arizona Coyotes were looking to out-perform the Habs, led by some excellent, young talent.
Early into the first period, the Coyotes saw their first power play of the game.