Can the Coyotes Tame the Hurricanes at Mullett Arena?

As the Arizona Coyotes prepare to host the Carolina Hurricanes at Mullett Arena on February 17th, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent momentum. The Coyotes have shown a mix of resilience and vulnerability in their past performances, which will undoubtedly influence their approach to the upcoming clash.

In their last game against the Colorado Avalanche, despite a valiant effort reflected in a powerplay goal and 19 hits matching that of the Avalanche, they fell short with a shooting percentage of just four percent. The final scoreline read 1-4 against them, highlighting an area for improvement: converting shots into goals.

However, looking back at their previous home game versus Ottawa Senators reveals a different story. The Coyotes emerged victorious with four goals from 38 shots—a ten percent shooting success rate—and dominated faceoffs with a win percentage of fifty-four percent. This victory was built on strong even-strength play and effective goaltending that saved ninety-one percent of shots faced.

The fluctuating performance is also evident from another past game where they outscored San Jose Sharks by five goals to two. Their seventeen percent shooting accuracy was commendable as they capitalized on powerplay opportunities and demonstrated defensive solidity by blocking eighteen shots.

As we approach this encounter, it's clear that consistency is key for Arizona. Their ability to leverage home advantage at Mullett Arena could be pivotal; smaller venues like this can amplify crowd support and potentially rattle visiting teams.

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or SCRIPPS for local coverage or BSSO channel 646-1 for away broadcast networks. Don't miss out as these two teams battle it out under Tempe's lights!