Nashville Predators Set to Clash with Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena

As the Nashville Predators prepare to face off against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a significant role. The Predators have had a mixed bag of results in their past few games, showing both resilience and areas needing improvement.

In their last outing at Bridgestone Arena, the Predators were narrowly defeated by the Dallas Stars with a final scoreline reflecting a tight contest. Despite this setback, there were positive takeaways; notably, their powerplay unit capitalized once during the game. However, they'll be looking to improve on faceoffs after winning only 42 percent of them and aiming for better puck control as they gave away possession four times less than in their previous match.

The game prior saw the Predators secure an impressive victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on enemy territory. They demonstrated offensive prowess by netting four goals and showed defensive solidity with goaltending that boasted a save percentage of 94 percent. Their special teams also performed admirably; although they didn't score on any powerplay opportunities, they did manage to notch up a shorthanded goal.

However, it's worth noting that in an earlier matchup against Vancouver Canucks at home ice, Nashville struggled defensively allowing five goals despite putting up two of their own. This performance highlighted some defensive vulnerabilities which will need tightening before facing Arizona.

Mullett Arena could present its unique challenges for both teams given its smaller size compared to other NHL venues which might influence gameplay dynamics such as space management and physicality levels during play.

Looking ahead to January 20th's encounter scheduled for 8 PM GMT (3 PM local time), fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ nationally or BSSO for local coverage away from home while SCRIPPS will broadcast locally in Tempe. The Nashville Predators will be keen to bounce back from recent defeats and continue building upon their strengths as they aim for success on Coyotes' turf.