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Arizona Coyotes Seek Redemption Against Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome

The Arizona Coyotes are gearing up for a challenging face-off against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Coyotes, coming off a mixed bag of recent performances, are looking to assert their dominance and turn the tide in their favor.


Jan 16, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goaltender Daniel Vladar (80) makes a save against the Arizona Coyotes during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-USA TODAY Sports

In their last encounter with the New York Rangers on March 31st, despite a valiant effort, ARI fell short with a final score of 5-8. The game showcased their resilience as they managed to net three goals in the second period after being down by one in the first. However, it was not enough to overcome the Rangers' offensive onslaught that saw them scoring five goals in the third period alone.


On March 29th against Nashville Predators, ARI demonstrated what they are capable of when firing on all cylinders. With an impressive eight-point game that included two periods where they scored four points each, ARI's offense was nothing short of explosive. Their powerplay contributed significantly to this victory as well; one goal came from their three opportunities with an advantage.


Jan 16, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Sean Durzi (50) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Calgary Flames with right wing Clayton Keller (9) during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-USA TODAY Sports

Against Columbus Blue Jackets on March 27th, ARI showed another facet of their game – defensive resilience and shorthanded prowess. They scored twice while being a man down and held Columbus to just two points throughout the match.


Looking ahead to facing CGY at Scotiabank Saddledome presents both an opportunity and challenge for ARI. CGY is known for its strong home presence and will not make things easy for any visiting team. However, if ARI can leverage its powerplay efficiency seen against Nashville and combine it with defensive tenacity displayed versus Columbus, there's potential for an upset.


Jan 16, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) and teammates celebrate after scoring a goal against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram (39) during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-USA TODAY Sports

CGY should be wary of underestimating this Arizona team that has shown flashes of brilliance despite some inconsistency. For fans rooting for Arizona Coyotes – there's reason to hope as your team heads into enemy territory seeking redemption.


The upcoming clash is scheduled on April 15th at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary; puck drop is set for 6:00 PM MDT. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ via internet streaming or tune into SCRIPPS network television broadcast.

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