The Arizona Coyotes have pulled off two upsets to open their 2015/2016 campaign. They'll visit Pacific Division rivals the Anaheim Ducks Wednesday, and I like the Coyotes to at the very minimum cover the puckline if not snatching the win outright.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Coyotes have impressed in back-to-back wins against the Kings and the Penguins. They outshot Pittsburgh 39-28 Saturday and have killed off each of the eight shorthanded situations they've faced. The Anaheim Ducks meanwhile are still looking for their first win of the season after two sub-par performances against two other division foes in San Jose and Vancouver. They've managed just one goal over the two losses and goals won't come easy here against a Mike Smith on fire.

2. The Rejuvenated Mike Smith - There were big question-marks surrounding the 33 year old coming into the season after he recorded a an NHL-high 42 losses and a career-worst 3.16 GAA in 2014-15. He's answered all critics with only two goals allowed on the season while posting a .971 SV%.

3. X-Factor - Arizona's 20 year old rookie Max Domi left the 2-1 win against Pittsburgh without a point but had recorded a goal and an assist in his NHL debut at Los Angeles the night before. He'll be pumped up to add to that tally.

Selection: This is a play on the Arizona Coyotes +1.5 (7*)