Coyotes Silence Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Goalkeeper's Duel
The Vegas Golden Knights, with a record of 0-1, faced off against the Arizona Coyotes, who emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline. The game was held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The home crowd of 18,591 fans witnessed a defensive battle where goals were scarce and goaltending was paramount. The Arizona Coyotes' netminder delivered an impeccable performance, saving all 34 shots he faced and securing a shutout victory for his team. His counterpart from the Vegas Golden Knights made 16 saves but ultimately conceded one goal during play and another on an empty net.
Throughout the game, both teams had opportunities to tilt the scales in their favor. The Golden Knights dominated faceoffs with a winning percentage of 63 percent compared to the Coyotes' 37 percent. Despite this advantage and having five powerplay chances to score, they could not capitalize on any of these opportunities.
On offense, the Coyotes took fewer shots than their opponents but were more efficient when it mattered most. They scored two goals from their total of 18 shots for an eleven percent shooting success rate. Their winning goal came during even strength play while they managed to block seventeen attempts by the Golden Knights.
Defensively speaking, both teams showed resilience; however, it was Arizona's ability to convert on their limited chances that made all the difference. They blocked seventeen shots from reaching their goaltender and successfully killed two penalties without conceding any powerplay goals.
The physicality was evident as hits were exchanged throughout – ten by Arizona and fifteen by Vegas – showcasing each team's commitment to disrupt their opponent's flow.
As fans look ahead after this hard-fought contest at T-Mobile Arena, they can mark their calendars for another chance to support their team when the Vegas Golden Knights visit Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on November 28th at 7:30 PM local time (9:30 PM ET). This upcoming match will be available for viewing nationally via ESPN+ online platform or through SCRIPPS TV network for away game coverage.