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Maple Leafs and Coyotes Clash in Desert Showdown at Mullett Arena

As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to face off against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Maple Leafs have shown a strong performance in their past games, with a notable victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets where they secured a 4-1 win. Their offensive prowess was on display as they managed to net four goals from 30 shots, translating to an impressive shooting percentage of 13 percent. Additionally, their defensive game was solid with 19 blocked shots and goaltending that saved 27 out of 28 shots for a perfect save percentage.


Oct 15, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Justin Holl (3) celebrates scoring a goal with Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) and Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Maple Leafs as they faced a tough loss against the Buffalo Sabres. Despite scoring three goals from 27 shots and achieving a shooting percentage of 11 percent, they were overwhelmed by the Sabres' offensive onslaught resulting in a heavy defeat with nine goals conceded.


In another close encounter against the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell short with a final score of 2-5. The team's goaltending was once again reliable with an excellent save rate but was not enough to secure victory.


The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption and showcases Toronto's ability to bounce back after setbacks. Fans should expect an intense battle as both teams vie for dominance on the ice.


The venue may play into Arizona's hands as home advantage has been known to influence game outcomes; however, Toronto's resilience and determination could very well tip the scales in this matchup.


Mark your calendars for February 22nd at Mullett Arena where you can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or SCRIPPS TV starting at 03:00 AM UTC (February 21st local time).

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