Coyotes Clash with Kraken in Battle for Dominance at Climate Pledge Arena

As the Arizona Coyotes prepare to face off against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, fans can expect an intense matchup. The Coyotes have shown a mix of resilience and vulnerability in their recent games, displaying both offensive prowess and defensive challenges.

In their last game against the New York Rangers, despite a valiant effort that saw them score five goals on 32 shots, they fell short with a shooting percentage of 16 percent. Their powerplay managed to convert once out of three opportunities but ultimately couldn't overcome the Rangers' offense. The team's goaltending was solid with a save percentage rounding up to 100 percent; however, two empty-net goals contributed to their loss.

Prior to that game, the Coyotes had an impressive victory over the Nashville Predators with eight goals scored on 40 shots – an efficient shooting percentage of 20 percent. Their powerplay continued its effectiveness by scoring once during three chances. Defensively, they were strong as well, allowing only four goals on 37 shots which speaks volumes about their goaltender's performance.

Against the Columbus Blue Jackets earlier in the week, Arizona showcased its defensive capabilities by limiting Columbus to just two powerplay goals while scoring six times themselves for a shooting percentage of approximately 17 percent. Notably, they capitalized twice while shorthanded – an area where they've been particularly effective recently.

The upcoming game promises excitement as both teams bring unique strengths onto the ice. The Coyotes will need to leverage their recent offensive success and tighten up defensively if they want to come out on top against Seattle Kraken's dynamic squad.

Fans can catch all the action live from Climate Pledge Arena or tune into ESPN+, ROOT Sports NW or SCRIPPS networks on April 9th at 7:00 PM PT for what is sure to be a thrilling encounter between these two teams.