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Will the Maple Leafs Freeze Out the Coyotes at Scotiabank Arena?

As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to host the Arizona Coyotes at Scotiabank Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent trend of success. The Maple Leafs have been showcasing a strong performance in their past games, with notable statistics that should excite any fan.


Oct 26, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) and center Max Domi (11) and left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) and right wing Mitchell Marner (16) celebrate on the ice after their victory over the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the St. Louis Blues, Toronto emerged victorious with a 4-2 win. Their offensive play was impressive, netting four goals from 29 shots and achieving a shooting percentage of 14 percent. The powerplay unit contributed one goal from two opportunities, while their penalty kill remained solid with a shorthanded goal to boast.


The previous home game saw an even more dominant display as they trounced the Anaheim Ducks with an overwhelming 9-2 victory. The Leafs' powerplay was on fire, scoring four times out of five chances and demonstrating clinical efficiency in front of goal with a shooting percentage of 28 percent.


Against the Philadelphia Flyers, it was a tighter affair that extended into overtime where Toronto secured another win by scoring once in overtime for a final scoreline of 4-3. This resilience and ability to perform under pressure is something that has been building throughout these games.


Defensively, Toronto has also been sound; goaltending has been reliable with save percentages holding steady at or near perfection across these matches.


Looking ahead to facing Arizona Coyotes, fans should expect another robust performance from both ends of the ice given recent trends. While maintaining discipline will be key – as penalties have varied across games – there's every reason to believe that if they can leverage their powerplay strength and maintain defensive solidity, another victory could be on the horizon for Toronto.


The upcoming match is scheduled for March 1st at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or SCRIPPS starting at midnight UTC (7:00 PM Eastern Time).

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