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Coyotes Howl in St. Paul: Arizona Silences Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center

The Minnesota Wild, with a record of 0-1, faced off against the Arizona Coyotes, who improved to 1-0 after the game. The final score read 6-0 in favor of the visiting team.


Nov 12, 2023; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) in action against the Dallas Stars in the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports

At the Xcel Energy Center, home to raucous fans and intense hockey action, the Minnesota Wild were left searching for answers as they were shut out by a determined Arizona Coyotes squad. Despite a strong physical presence that saw them deliver 32 hits compared to Arizona's 17 and block more shots with a total of 9 against Arizona's 18 blocked attempts, the Wild could not capitalize on their efforts.


The Coyotes' offense was relentless throughout all three periods, scoring three goals in the first period and adding two more in the second before capping off their performance with one final goal in the third. Their shooting accuracy was impressive as they converted six goals from just 33 shots on goal for an eighteen percent shooting success rate.


Minnesota's goaltender faced a barrage from Arizona's attackers but managed to make twenty-seven saves over sixty minutes of playtime. However, it wasn't enough to stop six pucks from finding their way into his net. On special teams play, both sides had equal opportunities with three powerplays each; however only Arizona capitalized by scoring twice during their man advantages.


On faceoffs, both teams were nearly even with fifty-seven each; however it was Minnesota that edged out slightly winning thirty-two compared to twenty-five by their opponents. Unfortunately for them this small victory did not translate into points on the scoreboard where it mattered most.


The Wild also struggled on powerplay opportunities failing to convert any of their ten shots while playing with an extra man advantage which could have been crucial moments for them to gain momentum or claw back into contention during this matchup.


Looking ahead after this tough loss at home ice where they failed to score despite taking thirty-eight shots towards goal and keeping possession through winning faceoffs majority times - fans can look forward when Minnesota will host New York Islanders at Xcel Energy Center located at St Paul MN zip code:55102 scheduled on January fifteenth year two thousand twenty-four starting eleven o'clock PM Eastern Time Zone broadcasted nationally via ESPN+ internet service along local television networks BSN channel number six hundred sixty-eight BSWI channel number six hundred sixty-nine MSGSN channel number six hundred thirty-five catering respectively home away audience viewership interests ensuring no one misses next exciting chapter unfolding within National Hockey League season calendar events unfolding live real-time action-packed entertainment guaranteed every match day night across country world alike!

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