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Top 5 Can’t-Miss Arizona Coyotes Games in 2014-15

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Arizona Coyotes 2014-15 Schedule: 5 Can't-Miss Games

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As the Arizona Coyotes fight their way through the 2014-15 NHL season, they will endure several challenging and exciting matchups. These are five Coyotes games you will not want to miss.

5. Oct. 15 - Edmonton Oilers at Coyotes

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5. Oct. 15 - Edmonton Oilers at Coyotes

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Sam Gagner played seven seasons with the Edmonton Oilers before being traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning — only to be traded to the Coyotes an hour later. Oct. 15 will be Gagner's first contest against his former club and his chance to prove to the Coyotes that they conducted a wise exchange.

4. Oct. 9 - Winnipeg Jets at Coyotes

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4. Oct. 9 - Winnipeg Jets at Coyotes

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On Oct. 9, the Coyotes will host the Winnipeg Jets for their home opener. The 2014-15 season will be a fresh start for the Coyotes as they prepare to battle their way through the West for their first spot in the playoffs since 2012.

3. Oct. 11 - Los Angeles Kings at Coyotes

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3. Oct. 11 - Los Angeles Kings at Coyotes

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If the Coyotes want to prove they are serious playoff contenders then they need to be able to defeat the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Los Angeles Kings. Oct. 11 will be the first time these franchises meet this season and it is sure to be an intriguing matchup.

2. Nov. 14 - Coyotes at Vancouver Canucks

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2. Nov. 14 - Coyotes at Vancouver Canucks

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The Coyotes lost their highest scorer Radim Vrbata through free agency. Vrbata chose to sign with the Vancouver Canucks and Nov. 14 will be the first time Vrbata faces off against his former teammates during the regular season.

1. Apr. 11 - Anaheim Ducks at Coyotes

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1. Apr. 11 - Anaheim Ducks at Coyotes

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The Coyotes will close the books on the 2014-15 season against the Anaheim Ducks. This will be a must-see game if the Coyotes find themselves fighting for a playoff spot.

Amanda Sklarek is a Pittsburgh Penguins/NHL writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow her on Twitter @amandabukowski, “Like” her on Facebook or add her to your network on Google.

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