Mullett Arena Showdown: Arizona Coyotes Face Off Against Pittsburgh Penguins

As the Arizona Coyotes prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Mullett Arena, fans can anticipate an intriguing matchup. The Coyotes have had a mixed bag of performances in their recent outings, showcasing both resilience and areas for improvement.

In their last game against the Colorado Avalanche, the Coyotes struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only once on 25 shots. Their shooting percentage was a mere four percent, and they won less than half of their faceoffs. Defensively, they gave up four goals while managing 19 hits and nine blocked shots. This loss highlighted some challenges in both offensive execution and defensive stability.

However, looking back at their previous home game at Mullett Arena against the Ottawa Senators paints a different picture. The Coyotes emerged victorious with four goals from 38 shots – translating into a ten percent shooting success rate – while also winning over half of their faceoffs. They demonstrated solid defense with 25 hits and an impressive number of blocked shots.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for Arizona to capitalize on home-ice advantage once again. Consistency will be key; maintaining strong defensive play while improving faceoff win percentages could be decisive factors in controlling the game's pace against Pittsburgh.

Special teams may also play a crucial role; powerplay opportunities should not be squandered as they were during their last outing where they failed to convert any chances despite five powerplay shots.

Fans can catch this exciting NHL action live on January 23rd at Mullett Arena or tune into ESPN+ or SCRIPPS for national coverage or SportsNet PT for away coverage starting from 7:00 PM local time (MST).