The Phoenix Coyotes lost their second game in a row at home last night.  Their 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings did nothing to allay concerns about their ability to beat quality opponents.  The Coyotes face their other SoCal division rival, the Anaheim Ducks, on Sunday evening.

Kings vs. Coyotes Postgame News

Phoenix Coyotes fall to Los Angeles Kings - The Arizona Republic

Kings vs. Coyotes - 10/20/2011 - Phoenix Coyotes - Recap

Phoenix Coyotes: Too early to panic? - The Arizona Republic

Some Positives To Build On - Howlin' Hockey

More links after the jump...

Phoenix Coyotes Dave Tippett: Focus is on teamwork - The Arizona Republic

Coyotes goalie Mike Smith turns in quality effort - Ice Chips - JimGintonio

Pirates News

Pirates Notebook: Miele appears to be adapting well in first pro season - The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
Brief notes on Miele, the Pirate Pk, and their upcoming road trip.

Gladiators News

Gladiators set for home debut against Greenville - Gwinnett Daily Post
The Coyotes ECHL affiliate's home opener is this evening.

News From Around the Hockey World

Recap: Capitals 5, Flyers 2 - Japers' Rink
The Caps stay undefeated after beating Bryz in the City of Brotherly Love.

Predators and Canucks Recap ; Don't Worry, Be Happy ( 1-5 ) - Nucks Misconduct
The Canucks looked like their old selves against the Preds.

Please Get Buff Off of the Blue Line. - Arctic Ice Hockey
Understandable why Jets fans aren't a fan of him on the blueline.

The Final Howl

Down Goes Brown: Upcoming NHL records and milestones

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