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Capitals Aim to Continue Winning Momentum Against Coyotes at Capital One Arena

Washington Capitals fans are in for an exciting matchup as their team is set to face off against the Arizona Coyotes at the Capital One Arena. The Capitals have been showing a strong performance lately, and this game promises to be another display of their prowess on ice.


Dec 4, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Nicolas Aube-Kubel (96) fights Arizona Coyotes defenseman Michael Kesselring (5) in the third period at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

In recent games, the Capitals have demonstrated a robust offensive strategy. Their victory over the New Jersey Devils with a score of 6-2 showcased an impressive shooting percentage of 23 percent, which is significantly higher than league averages. The team's ability to convert shots into goals will be critical against the Coyotes.


Defensively, Washington has also been solid. They managed to hold off a significant number of shots from opponents in past games, with goaltending saving percentages consistently at or near 100 percent. This defensive reliability will be key in maintaining their winning trend.


Jan 19, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates with left wing Marcus Johansson (90) after scoring a goal in the third period against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

The powerplay opportunities have been capitalized efficiently by the Capitals as well, scoring on these chances and demonstrating effective special teams play. However, there's room for improvement in faceoff win percentages and penalty minutes where they've shown some vulnerability.


The upcoming game presents an opportunity for Washington to leverage their home advantage and continue building upon their recent successes. Fans can expect high energy and strategic gameplay as they look forward to extending their winning streak.


Jan 19, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) defends in the second period against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Mark your calendars for March 3rd at 1:00 PM Eastern Time when the puck drops at Capital One Arena. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ nationally or tune into MNMT channel 642 for local coverage provided by SCRIPPS network if you're cheering from afar.

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