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Arizona Coyotes Set to Battle Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena

As the Arizona Coyotes prepare to face off against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, fans can anticipate an engaging matchup. The Coyotes have shown a promising trend in their recent performances, which should carry into this upcoming game.


Dec 23, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Coyotes center Logan Cooley (92) controls the puck in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three games, the Coyotes have displayed a strong offensive presence. They secured victories in two out of these three matches, with an impressive total of 11 goals scored across them. Their shooting accuracy has been notable; they achieved a shooting percentage of 17 percent against the Sharks and maintained solid percentages in subsequent games.


Defensively, Arizona has also been robust. In their shutout win against the Sabres, goaltending was impeccable with a save percentage reaching 100 percent for shots on goal during even strength play. This defensive solidity will be crucial when facing the Avalanche's potent attack.


The powerplay opportunities have not been fully capitalized on by the Coyotes recently, with no powerplay goals scored in two out of their last three games. Improving efficiency in these situations could provide them with an additional edge.


Faceoffs are another area where Arizona has shown consistency; they've won over half of their faceoffs in each game—a small but critical advantage that can control game tempo and possession.


The venue itself may pose challenges for visiting teams like Arizona due to altitude and home crowd support favoring Colorado. However, if recent trends are any indication, the Coyotes seem poised to put up a competitive fight.


Fans can catch all the action from this thrilling encounter scheduled for December 24th at Ball Arena in Denver. The match will begin at 2:00 AM UTC and will be broadcasted on ALT2 and SCRIPPS networks as well as streamed online via ESPN+.

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