NHL Wednesday: Avs, Coyotes, Pens have winning streaks snapped

He was at it again on Wednesday night when he scored a game-tying goal early in the third period against Nashville by turning on the jets and splitting the Nashville defense for his 10th goal of the season.

Good luck catching that guy when he’s at top speed.

Being a referee or a linesman in the NHL seems like a pretty thankless job. Everybody hates you -- players, coaches, fans -- and you’re probably going to get in the way at some point.

But good news! It didn’t stop him from making the offside call.

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Anaheim enters the night with the most points in the NHL and currently possesses a two-game winning streak. However, Phoenix might be the league’s hottest team as the Coyotes have registered points in 12 of 13 games and are currently in the midst of a five-game winning streak.

All this sets the stage for a thrilling Pacific Division battle on Wednesday night.

Nashville is embarking on a historic road trip that will span seven games and 17 days, which is the longest road trip in franchise history. Through two games, the club has registered three points. Can they keep that pace up against the red hot Avalanche?

Phoenix is finding a lot of success and, recently, it’s come through the shootout. The club has needed the skills competition to end their last three games. Will Wednesday night mark a fourth?