Chicago at Arizona

The Chicago Blackhawks are off to a good start and have played .500 on the road, but losing to Detroit isn't a surprise as they have lost nine games there since last season. The Blackhawks’ goalie combo of Niemi and Huet have come up big night after night, and have not allowed more than two goals in each of the past four games and on the road, they have surrendered just six in their four road contests. That will present a Coyotes team with a lot of problems as they have pushed just nine through the net in their last four games, at just 2.25 per contest. The Blackhawks are cashing lots of tickets as a favorite, collecting the money in 53 of their last 79 and are 7-1 in their last eight vs. the Pacific. Phoenix is struggling in the second of back-to-back nights at just 7-19, and Blackhawks are a perfect 6-0 in their last six vs. the Coyotes. I will back Chicago in this one.