Ondrej Pavelec will start between the pipes against the Coyotes on Thursday, Sara Orlesky of TSN reports.

Pavelec will start between the pipes against the Coyotes on Thursday, Sara Orlesky of TSN reports.

Analysis:

Pavelec surrendered four goals on 32 shots in his outing last Wednesday against the Islanders, and his next start won't come until over a week later. He appears to be falling behind Michael Hutchinson for the top goalie spot with the club, but will look to make the decision tougher with a strong outing against the Coyotes on Thursday.