With the Boston Bruins 5-0 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday afternoon, the Phoenix Coyotes clinched their first playoff spot since the 2001-02 season.
That same day the Coyotes defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 to reach the 100 point plateau on the season.
Most hockey experts thought this team had never had a chance at making the playoffs, never mind actually getting home ice advantage in the first round.
Although the Coyotes want to finish the regular season strong, there is no denying the fact that their eyes are on the playoffs.
Now that we know that they are in the playoffs, the question is who will they square off against in the first round?
If the season was to end right now, the Coyotes would have a first round match up against the Nas ...
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Phoenix Coyotes Playoff Preview: Bring On the Whiteout
Posted: 29th March 2010 by Cameron Paul in NHLComments Off on Phoenix Coyotes Playoff Preview: Bring On the Whiteout