Canadiens Set to Ice the Coyotes at Bell Centre Showdown

As the Montreal Canadiens gear up to host the Arizona Coyotes at the iconic Bell Centre, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter. The Canadiens have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, and this game presents an opportunity to solidify their performance on home ice.

In their last game against the New York Rangers, despite a strong offensive display with 4 goals and 35 shots, defensive lapses led to a loss with 7 goals conceded. The team's faceoff win percentage stood at 38 percent, which they will look to improve upon. A positive takeaway was their powerplay goal out of five opportunities.

The previous home game saw a more favorable outcome for the Canadiens as they shut out the Anaheim Ducks with an impressive 5-0 victory. They dominated with a shooting percentage of 13 percent from 38 shots and won over half of their faceoffs. Their powerplay was particularly effective, scoring twice from six chances.

However, consistency remains elusive as evidenced by another home game where they succumbed to St. Louis Blues' firepower resulting in a loss despite winning over half of their faceoffs again and limiting penalties.

The upcoming match against Arizona is crucial for Montreal to demonstrate resilience and capitalize on special teams' play while tightening up defensively. The Bell Centre has been witness to both triumphs and setbacks this season; it's time for the Canadiens to make it count where it matters most – on home ice before their passionate fans.

Mark your calendars for February 28th when these two teams clash at Bell Centre in Montreal. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or SCRIPPS starting from midnight UTC (7 PM Eastern Time).