Arizona Coyotes Narrowly Edged Out by Dallas Stars in High-Energy Showdown

The Arizona Coyotes, with a record of 20-31-10, faced off against the Dallas Stars, who came into the game with a 37-17-8 record. The final score read 4-2 in favor of the visiting team.

The Coyotes opened the scoring early on but were matched by a persistent Stars offense. Despite an aggressive game from both sides, it was the Stars who managed to find the back of the net more frequently. The home team's effort was reflected in their shot count of 28 compared to their opponent's 35 attempts on goal. However, Arizona's shooting accuracy stood at seven percent while Dallas capitalized with an eleven percent shooting success rate.

Arizona demonstrated physical dominance with a total hit count of 35 over Dallas' 16 hits. Yet this physicality did not translate into control over puck possession as evidenced by faceoff wins; The Coyotes won only twenty-five out of sixty-one faceoffs resulting in a forty-one percent faceoff win percentage against the Stars' fifty-nine percent.

On special teams, neither side could break through; both teams had four powerplay opportunities but failed to convert any into goals. The Coyotes had three shots during these chances and maintained an eighty-three percent win rate on powerplays' faceoffs.

Defensively, Arizona blocked twenty-one shots and their goaltender made thirty-one saves throughout the match but ultimately conceded four goals including one empty-netter which sealed their fate late in the third period. In contrast, Dallas' goalie stopped twenty-six shots and allowed just two goals against him.

Looking ahead for Arizona fans, The Coyotes will next take to the ice at Mullett Arena against Columbus Blue Jackets on March 26th at 7:00 PM MST. This upcoming encounter can be followed live on ESPN+, BSOH or SCRIPPS networks for those eager to support their team from afar.