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Intrust Bank Arena Sets the Stage for Arizona Coyotes vs St. Louis Blues Showdown

As the Arizona Coyotes prepare to face off against the St. Louis Blues at Intrust Bank Arena, fans are eager to see if the team can carry forward their momentum from recent games. The Coyotes have shown a mixed bag of performances, but there's a sense of optimism in the air.


Sep 23, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk (37) battles for the puck against Arizona Coyotes forward Ryan Dzingel (14) during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing against the Kings, Arizona displayed an impressive offensive performance, netting five goals and securing a win. This victory was marked by a strong second period where they scored four times, showcasing their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and maintain pressure on their opponents.


However, consistency remains an issue for the Coyotes as evidenced in their subsequent game against St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. Despite managing two goals in the third period and putting up 28 shots overall with a shooting percentage of seven percent, they fell short with only 22 hits compared to their opponent's 13 but more effective hits that contributed to three goals.


Sep 23, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Arizona Coyotes forward Nathan Smith (13) pressures St. Louis Blues left wing Jakub Vrana (15) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

The powerplay unit managed one goal from three opportunities—a statistic they'll hope to improve upon—while faceoff wins were nearly even at 49 percent success rate for Arizona versus 51 percent for St. Louis.


Goaltending has been another area of concern; with an overall save percentage sitting around 87 percent in recent games, tightening up between the pipes will be crucial against a Blues team that capitalized on nearly every opportunity last time out.


Sep 23, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) controls the puck from Arizona Coyotes defenseman Peter Diliberatore (40) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

As we look ahead to this matchup at Intrust Bank Arena, it's clear that while offense isn't lacking for Arizona, defensive solidity and goaltending will need attention if they're aiming for back-to-back victories over formidable opponents like St. Louis.


Fans can catch all the action live on September 24th as these two teams clash once again in what promises to be an exciting game filled with strategic plays and high energy.

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