Can the Coyotes Outskate the Predators at Bridgestone Arena?
As the Arizona Coyotes prepare to face off against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their recent momentum. The upcoming clash on February 11th promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to assert dominance on the ice.
The Coyotes have shown a mixed bag of performances in their last few outings. A tough loss against the Colorado Avalanche saw them struggle, particularly in even-strength situations where they failed to score and conceded four goals. However, they bounced back impressively with a high-scoring victory over the San Jose Sharks, netting five goals and showing significant improvement in shooting accuracy.
Their most recent game against Ottawa Senators at Mullett Arena showcased resilience as they came from behind to secure a win with four goals scored during even-strength play and an overall shooting percentage of ten percent. This victory was also marked by strong goaltending that allowed only three goals from twenty-two shots.
Analyzing these trends suggests that when Arizona's offense clicks, it can be potent; however, consistency remains an issue. Their powerplay has been effective at times but will need to be sharp against Nashville's defense. Faceoff performance has been fluctuating but showed signs of improvement in their latest game with a win percentage of fifty-four percent.
Defensively, Arizona will need to tighten up as they've been outshot in two out of three past games and have had moments where they've given up multiple goals during even-strength play.
As for how Bridgestone Arena might influence the game – while home-ice advantage is always significant in hockey due to familiar surroundings and fan support – it's worth noting that Arizona has recently shown they can rally on away ice as well.
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ nationally or BSSO (channel 646-1) for home broadcast or SCRIPPS for away coverage. The puck drops at 01:00 AM UTC on February 11th at Bridgestone Arena – don't miss it!