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Predators, Coyotes each aim to bounce back

Oct 11, 2007 - 2:30 PM Phoenix (1-2-0) at Nashville (2-1-0) 8:00 pm EDT

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker) -- The Nashville Predators will try to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they host the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday.

Nashville is coming off Wednesday's 4-1 setback at St. Louis, where goaltender Chris Mason gave up all four goals in the first two periods.

A good reason for a potential rebound is that the Predators are at home, where they have been dominate so far this season. Following a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars on Saturday, Nashville has outscored its opponents, 9-1, in two home outings.

Last season, the Predators went 28-8-5 here for the second-best home mark in the league.

The Coyotes are also coming on disappointing loss, a 3-0 shutout at the hands of Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday.

Phoenix has been less than stellar away from home, dropping seven straight games on the road dating back to last season. The Coyotes have lost 13 of their last 14 on the road.

To turn around those struggles, Phoenix will need a bit of better luck from Shane Doan. Last season's leader in goals with 27, Doan is looking for his first tally despite attempting 13 shots.