Nashville Predators Set to Battle Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena

As the Nashville Predators gear up to face the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena, fans are looking forward to what promises to be an electrifying match-up. The Predators have shown a mix of resilience and areas for improvement in their recent games, which will undoubtedly influence their performance on the ice in Tempe.

In their last game against the Dallas Stars on December 23rd, Nashville fell short by just one point, finishing with a score of 2-3. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, their powerplay goal and an even-strength goal that showcased their ability to capitalize on opportunities. However, with a shooting percentage of only 9 percent and losing more than half of the faceoffs, it's clear that there is room for growth.

The Predators' goaltending was solid with a save percentage of over 91 percent against Dallas. This defensive strength will be crucial when they go head-to-head with the Coyotes. On offense, they'll need to sharpen up; creating more shots on goal could be key as they managed only 21 shots compared to Dallas's 34 in that game.

Looking back further at Nashville's performance against Philadelphia Flyers on December 22nd provides additional insights. The team emerged victorious with four points over Philadelphia's two points – an encouraging sign for fans hoping for a repeat success. Their aggressive play resulted in five penalties but also led them to score one shorthanded goal and three even-strength goals – demonstrating both risk and reward in their strategy.

However, it was not all smooth sailing as seen during their encounter with Vancouver Canucks on December 20th where they lost by three points (2-5). That night highlighted some defensive vulnerabilities as they allowed five goals despite blocking numerous shots and winning nearly half of faceoffs.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for NSH to harness these lessons learned from past performances into strategies that can outmaneuver ARI’s defense while fortifying their own. Fans should expect NSH’s players to come out swinging – figuratively speaking – aiming for precision in shooting and robustness in defense.

Mark your calendars: The showdown between Nashville Predators and Arizona Coyotes is scheduled for January 20th at Mullett Arena starting at 3:00 PM local time (8:00 PM GMT). For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live via ESPN+ online or tune into BSSO channel number 646-1 if you're cheering from away territories or SCRIPPS if you're rooting from home grounds.