The Phoenix Coyotes jumped out to a 4-0 lead  and held on for a 5-2 win last night in Nashville.  The Preds were missing three of their best forwards and it showed.  The Coyotes used a blistering forecheck to take control of the game early and goalie Jason LaBarbera kept the mustard colored guys in check most of the night.  The Desert Dogs return to the Valley to face the Winnipeg Jets in their home opener tomorrow afternoon.

Coyotes vs. Predators Recaps

Coyotes Smash! Desert Dogs Head To Nashville and Pound Predators 5-2 - Five For Howling

Coyotes vs. Predators - 10/13/2011 - Phoenix Coyotes - Recap

Doan scores 299th of career, Yotes beat Preds 5-2 - Howlin' Hockey

Coyotes 5, Predators 2: Nashville stumbles in home debut - On the Forecheck

Nashville Predators lose to Phoenix Coyotes - The Tennessean

More links after the jump...

Coyotes News

Phoenix Coyotes Ups and Downs: Getting Back in the Groove - Five For Howling
Jordan rates the roster.

Red Light District: Conversation with Shane Doan
Ryan Porth talks with the Coyotes captain.

Off the Ice: Phoenix Coyotes are the next Green Bay Packers - ArizonaSports.com
Who will be the Yotes Antonio Freeman?

Coyotes Better Off Trading Turris? - TrueHockey
Andy Strickland weighs in on the Turris contract impasse.

Fox Sports Arizona Coyotes Ad
The ad was created by students at ASU's Cronkite School of Journalism.

Pirates News

Practice? Pirates done talking about practice - Maine Hockey Journal
The Pirates have a long break between their first and second games of the season.

Pirates Notebook: Duncan’s small stature belies his strengths - The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
Andy Miele isn't the only Hobey Baker winner on the Pirates roster.

Gladiators News

Gladiators open ninth season with high-energy rookie head coach - Gwinnett Daily Post
Story on the Gladiators news coach.

News From Around the Hockey World

Hulsizer could sign deal to buy Blues today - St. Louis Time Dispatch
The former Coyotes bidder looks to be taking over the reigns in St. Louis shortly.

Crosby cleared for contact, a big step in recovery - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Sid the Kid may be back playing for the Pens soon.

Stars Hang On For A 3-2 Win Against Blues - Defending Big D
Dallas followed up their win over the Coyotes by beating St. Louis.

New Jersey Devils Edge Los Angeles Kings in Shootout, 2-1 - In Lou We Trust
The Kings get a point on the road.

Brodeur’s injury timeout helped Devils regroup - Fire & Ice
Marty getting hurt actually helped the Devils.

You Take the Ugly One (Which One's the Ugly One?) - Red Wings Win - Winging It In Motown
Canucks lose their second game in as many nights.

The Final Howl

Down Goes Brown: Other complaints about Brendan Shanahan

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