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Top Performers Shine as Arizona Coyotes Face Montreal Canadiens in Upcoming NHL Clash

The Arizona Coyotes are gearing up to face off against the Montreal Canadiens in an exciting NHL matchup. Both teams have been putting on impressive performances in their previous games, and fans can expect a thrilling showdown at the Bell Centre in Montreal.


NHL Montreal Canadiens left wing Tanner Pearson

In their last three games, the Arizona Coyotes have seen standout performances from several players. Forward Logan Cooley has been a force to be reckoned with, consistently making his presence known on the ice. In the previous game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Cooley recorded 3 shots on goal and spent a total of 16 minutes and 59 seconds on the ice.


Defenseman Juuso Valimaki has also been a key player for the Coyotes, contributing both offensively and defensively. In the same game against the Hurricanes, Valimaki registered 2 shots on goal and had a plus-minus rating of -1.


Nov 2, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA;  Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen (34) makes a save in the third period against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Goaltender Matt Villalta has been solid between the pipes for Arizona. In his last game, he made 4 saves out of 4 shots faced, resulting in a perfect save percentage of 100%.


On the other side of the ice, the Montreal Canadiens have their own standout performers. Forward Juraj Slafkovsky has been making waves with his offensive prowess. In their most recent game against the Anaheim Ducks, Slafkovsky scored 2 goals and provided an assist, totaling 3 points for his team.


Nov 2, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA;  Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (22) picks up his own rebound and shoots again on Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram (39) in the first period at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Another player to watch out for is defenseman Arber Xhekaj. Xhekaj has shown great defensive skills and has been instrumental in shutting down opposing teams' offenses. In their previous game against the St. Louis Blues, Xhekaj had a plus-minus rating of +1 and recorded 2 hits.


Both teams have displayed strong performances from their top players over the past three games. The average player statistics for each team reflect this. The Arizona Coyotes have averaged 2.33 goals per game, while the Montreal Canadiens have averaged 3 goals per game. In terms of shots on goal, the Coyotes have averaged 3.67 shots per game, while the Canadiens have averaged 3.67 shots per game.


As the Arizona Coyotes and Montreal Canadiens face off, fans can expect an intense battle between these two talented teams. The upcoming game is scheduled for February 28th at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+ and SCRIPPS TV.


Get ready for an exhilarating showdown as these top performers take to the ice and give it their all to secure a victory for their respective teams.

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