Coyotes and Islanders Clash in Desert Showdown at Mullett Arena
As the Arizona Coyotes prepare to host the New York Islanders at Mullett Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of high-scoring games. The Coyotes have shown a remarkable ability to find the back of the net, especially in their thrilling overtime victory against the Colorado Avalanche where they scored five goals. Their shooting percentage was an impressive 18 percent, indicating a potent offense when given scoring opportunities.
However, consistency remains an issue for Arizona. In their last three games, they've experienced both ends of the spectrum – from a dominant performance against Colorado to a tough loss against Florida Panthers where they managed only one goal on 22 shots with a shooting percentage of just 4 percent. This inconsistency is something that needs addressing if they wish to climb up in standings.
Defensively, there's room for improvement as well; while goaltending has been solid with save percentages consistently at or near 100 percent, there's been variability in goals allowed – from shutting out opponents like during their game against Anaheim Ducks to conceding four goals against both Florida and Colorado.
The faceoff circle has also been challenging for Arizona; winning less than half of their faceoffs in recent games could be an area that New York might exploit. Special teams will be another key factor; while Arizona’s power play hasn't been particularly effective recently, their penalty kill has stepped up notably with shorthanded saves percentages holding strong.
Fans should expect an exciting matchup as both teams bring unique strengths and weaknesses to Mullett Arena. With home-ice advantage and coming off some high-scoring performances, the Coyotes will look to capitalize on this momentum before them.
Be sure not to miss this encounter scheduled for January 5th at 02:00 AM UTC at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ nationally or tune into MSGSN channel 635 if following from away or SCRIPPS for local TV coverage.