Arizona at Philadelphia

The schedule-makers haven't been kind to Arizona, wrapping up a six-game road trip. The front office hasn't been kind either, with limited depth and talent, ranking last in the NHL in goals allowed (4.3 per game) and #25 in penalty killing. The defense has allowed 23 goals the last five games - all losses. No team in the NHL has fewer points (two) than the Coyotes. They will be without starter Mike Smith for at least another week with a lower-body injury. Louis Domingue (0-4-0, 5.03 goals-against average, .851 save percentage) has struggled in Smith's absence and third-stringer Justin Peters fared no better Tuesday night in a 5-3 loss at New Jersey. The Coyotes are 14-39 against the Eastern Conference, plus 27-55 when playing on one day of rest. Philadelphia has a winning record at home with plenty of talented young guns, #10 in the league in goals scored, fifth on the power play. The Flyers are on a 13-6 run at home. There will be some excitement off the ice, too, for the home fans as Philadelphia will honor the majority of the members of the team's Hall of Fame prior to the contest as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. Take Philadelphia.