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Avalanche Set to Conquer Coyotes in Upcoming Clash at Mullett Arena

As the Colorado Avalanche gear up for their next encounter against the Arizona Coyotes, fans have every reason to anticipate a continuation of their team's dominant performance. The upcoming game scheduled at Mullett Arena is not just another fixture on the calendar; it's an opportunity for the Avalanche to assert their superiority once again.


Sep 27, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goalie Pavel Francouz during the third period against the Minnesota Wild at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The Avalanche's recent form has been nothing short of impressive. A glance at their last home game on December 24 against the Coyotes reveals a commanding 4-1 victory, where they outshot their opponents 26-25 and capitalized on even-strength opportunities with four goals. This win was characterized by a robust defense that allowed only one goal and an offense that maintained relentless pressure throughout all three periods.


Moreover, Colorado's powerplay unit has been lethal as evidenced in their December 22 game against the Ottawa Senators. They scored four powerplay goals from nine shots, showcasing a staggering efficiency rate that could spell trouble for any team, let alone the Coyotes who have struggled with penalty kills this season.


The Avalanche also demonstrated resilience in an away game against Chicago Blackhawks on December 20. Despite being shorthanded and facing penalties totaling 32 minutes, they managed to score two powerplay goals and kept shooting percentages competitive at five percent from thirty-seven shots.


In contrast, Arizona’s performance has been lackluster with only one goal scored in their last meeting with Colorado. Their inability to convert plays into points was evident as they had a mere four percent shooting success rate from twenty-five shots. Additionally, faceoff wins were scarce for Arizona as they won only forty-three percent compared to Colorado’s fifty-seven percent.


Looking ahead to the upcoming match-up, it is clear that if Arizona doesn't step up its game significantly – especially when it comes down to special teams – they will find themselves outpaced by an Avalanche squad brimming with confidence and firepower.


Colorado fans should feel optimistic about securing another win based on these compelling statistics and recent performances. The team’s balanced attack coupled with solid goaltending suggests that they are well-equipped to handle whatever challenge comes next.


Mark your calendars for December 27th when the puck drops at Mullett Arena at 9:00 PM EST/7:00 PM MST. Fans can catch all the action live on ALT channel 681 or stream nationally via ESPN+. Don’t miss what promises to be an exciting showcase of skill as Colorado seeks another triumph over Arizona!

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