Coyotes Set to Lock Fangs with Sharks in San Jose Encounter

As the Arizona Coyotes prepare to face off against the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends could play a significant role. The Coyotes have shown resilience in their past performances, with an impressive victory followed by a narrow defeat.

In their last outing against the New York Rangers, despite a valiant effort and scoring five goals on 32 shots, they fell short as the Rangers capitalized on their opportunities, netting eight goals. The Coyotes' powerplay unit managed to convert one of three chances while maintaining a faceoff win percentage of fifty-five percent. However, they were outmatched in even-strength play and ultimately succumbed to an eight-to-five loss.

Prior to that game, Arizona showcased its offensive prowess against Nashville Predators with an emphatic eight-to-four win. They peppered the Predators' net with forty shots and converted twenty percent into goals. Their special teams also contributed positively; although they had only three powerplay opportunities like in their previous game, this time they scored once during these chances.

Against Columbus Blue Jackets earlier in the week, Arizona's performance was marked by strong shorthanded play as they scored twice while down a man. Their six-to-two victory was underpinned by converting seventeen percent of their thirty-five shots into goals and winning thirty-five percent of faceoffs.

The upcoming match promises to be intriguing as both teams look to assert dominance on ice. With recent games highlighting strengths such as special teams' effectiveness for Arizona and areas for improvement like even-strength situations and puck possession reflected through faceoff percentages.

Fans can catch all the action from this exciting matchup scheduled for April 7th at 3:00 PM PST at SAP Center at San Jose. The game will be broadcasted live on ESPN+, NBCS-CA for television viewership or online via SCRIPPS network streams.