Edmonton Oilers Set Sights on Victory in Tempe Showdown with Arizona Coyotes

As the Edmonton Oilers gear up for their next challenge against the Arizona Coyotes, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Oilers' recent performance has been nothing short of impressive, and they're expected to carry that momentum into their upcoming game at Mullett Arena.

The Oilers have shown a remarkable ability to dominate on the ice, as evidenced by their commanding 6-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on March 30th. With an astonishing shooting percentage of 16 percent and a faceoff win percentage of 64 percent in that game, it's clear that when they're on form, they can be unstoppable. Their powerplay opportunities were capitalized efficiently with a success rate of one goal from three chances.

However, it wasn't just about scoring goals; the Oilers also displayed defensive prowess by allowing only one goal against them throughout the entire match. This level of performance is what fans have come to expect from their team and what they'll be hoping to see again.

On April 2nd against the St. Louis Blues, despite a narrow overtime loss with a final scoreline reading 3-2 in favor of St. Louis, there were positive takeaways for Edmonton. They managed an even strength faceoff win percentage close to half at 48 percent and took away possession twenty times – showcasing their ability to disrupt opposition play.

The Arizona Coyotes will not make things easy for Edmonton though. The Coyotes' resilience is well-known among hockey circles; however, comparing recent performances gives an edge to the Oilers based on sheer offensive firepower and goaltending stability.

Looking ahead at strategy for this matchup, Edmonton must leverage its high shooting accuracy while maintaining strong defense as seen in previous games. Special teams could play a crucial role too – efficient powerplay execution combined with robust penalty killing could tilt this encounter in favor of Edmonton once more.

Fans should mark their calendars for April 17th when these two teams collide under Tempe's lights at Mullett Arena starting at 10:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM local time). With ESPN+ streaming online and SCRIPPS broadcasting on TV, there are multiple ways to catch all the action live as it unfolds – ensuring no one misses out on what promises to be another thrilling chapter in this season's narrative for both teams involved.