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Blackhawks Seek Redemption in Tempe's Mullett Arena

As the Chicago Blackhawks prepare to face off against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena on March 6th, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The Blackhawks have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few games, with a close overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets (2-3), a defeat by the Philadelphia Flyers (1-3), and an earlier loss where they were outscored by the Carolina Hurricanes (3-6).


Mar 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Connor Mackey (12) controls the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Despite these setbacks, there are positive takeaways for the Blackhawks. Their powerplay has been effective, particularly against the Hurricanes where they converted two opportunities. However, consistency remains an issue as they failed to capitalize on powerplays during their game with Winnipeg.


Defensively, Chicago has room for improvement. They've allowed a high number of shots in each game and have been outscored significantly when considering plus-minus statistics over these matches.


Mar 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) shoots against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption and showcases potential areas of focus: tightening up defensively and maintaining offensive pressure throughout all periods.


Mullett Arena could play a significant role in this matchup. As guests at this venue, it's crucial for Chicago to adapt quickly to unfamiliar surroundings and establish control early on.


Mar 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing MacKenzie Entwistle (58) and Arizona Coyotes center Laurent Dauphin (26) face off during the first period at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+, SCRIPPS, or NBCS-CHI networks as both teams battle it out starting at 9:00 PM Eastern Time on March 6th. Will Chicago rise above recent challenges or will Arizona capitalize on home ice advantage? Only time will tell as we anticipate an exciting contest ahead.

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