Coyotes Set to Howl in the Wild's Den at Xcel Energy Center

As the Arizona Coyotes prepare to face off against the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center, fans can expect an intense matchup. The Coyotes have shown a mix of outcomes in their recent games, with their performance oscillating between hard-fought victories and challenging losses.

In their last encounter, despite a strong physical presence with 28 hits and a commendable effort on defense blocking 10 shots, the Coyotes fell to the Calgary Flames with a final score of 6-2. Their shooting percentage stood at six percent while they struggled in faceoffs, winning only 41 percent of them. This loss highlighted areas where improvement is needed if they are to succeed against Minnesota.

However, not all recent memories bring disappointment for Arizona fans. In an exhilarating overtime win against the Boston Bruins, where both teams were neck-and-neck until the final buzzer, Arizona emerged victorious with a four percent higher shooting accuracy than their previous game. They also improved on powerplay opportunities by converting one out of three chances.

The game before that saw another tough battle for Arizona as they faced off against Winnipeg Jets. Despite putting up more shots than in their game against Boston and achieving a higher faceoff win percentage at 48 percent, it wasn't enough to secure victory as they lost by four goals.

As we look towards this upcoming match at St. Paul's renowned venue – known for its energetic atmosphere – it will be crucial for Arizona to capitalize on powerplay opportunities and improve faceoff percentages which have been inconsistent across past games.

Fans can catch all the action from this highly anticipated clash on January 14th at 1:00 AM UTC (January 13th local time). The game will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN+ and locally on BSN channel 668 or BSWIX channel 669-1; SCRIPPS will provide additional coverage for away supporters tuning in from afar.