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Clash at Mullett Arena: Anaheim Ducks Set to Face Arizona Coyotes

As the Anaheim Ducks prepare to face off against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena, fans can anticipate an intriguing matchup. The Ducks have shown a varied performance in their recent games, which could play a significant role in the upcoming contest.


Oct 22, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA;  Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (23) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Boston Bruins at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three games, the Ducks have experienced both highs and lows. They secured a commanding 6-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, showcasing an impressive shooting percentage of 24 percent and splitting faceoffs evenly at 50 percent. However, this high was followed by a narrow defeat to the Dallas Stars with a score of 2-3. Despite outshooting the Stars with 29 shots to their 24 and blocking more attempts, they fell short due to lower faceoff win percentages (36.5 percent) and powerplay opportunities.


The most recent game saw another loss for Anaheim against Vegas Golden Knights with just one goal from their side compared to four by Vegas. The Ducks managed only a shooting percentage of around four percent while also conceding two powerplay goals.


These fluctuations highlight areas where Anaheim will need to focus on improving: capitalizing on scoring opportunities and enhancing special teams' performance—both powerplays and penalty kills.


Mullett Arena could present its own challenges as well; being less familiar territory for the Ducks may require some adjustment period during play. Nevertheless, if they can leverage their strengths such as aggressive goaltending which has seen save percentages above .895 in all three games, they might just be able to sway momentum in their favor.


Fans eager for action can catch this matchup scheduled on October 21st at eight o'clock PM Eastern Time Zone (ET). Broadcasts will be available through ESPN+ online or BSSC/BSSD channels depending on your location.

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