Canada Life Centre Showdown: Winnipeg Jets Face Off Against Arizona Coyotes

As the Winnipeg Jets prepare to host the Arizona Coyotes at Canada Life Centre, fans should be brimming with confidence. The Jets have been on a formidable run, and their recent performances suggest they are poised to continue their winning ways.

In their last outing against the Pittsburgh Penguins on January 14th, the Jets secured a convincing 4-1 victory. Their offense was firing on all cylinders, with 40 shots on goal and a shooting percentage of 10 percent. The powerplay unit managed to convert one of their two opportunities, which could be crucial against the Coyotes' penalty kill. Moreover, goaltending was stellar as well; saving 22 out of 23 shots for an impressive save percentage of nearly 96 percent.

The defensive side also showed up big time for WPG in that game. They blocked a total of 11 shots and had a plus-minus rating of +10. This kind of defensive resilience will be vital in shutting down any offensive threats from ARI.

However, it's not all smooth sailing for WPG – there are areas needing improvement. One such area is faceoffs; they won only around 46 percent against PIT. Winning faceoffs is key to controlling the game's pace and maintaining possession – something they'll need to do better when facing ARI.

Looking back further at WPG's performance against Buffalo Sabres on January 13th gives us more insights into their strengths and potential weaknesses. They scored four goals from just 27 shots – showcasing efficient scoring but also indicating fewer offensive chances created compared to other games.

One concerning aspect from that match was penalties; five minor penalties were recorded by WPG which could disrupt their rhythm if repeated against ARI.

Despite these concerns, it’s worth noting that even when faced with adversity as seen in their game versus Detroit Red Wings on January 11th where they lost with a scoreline reflecting seven goals conceded – WPG has shown character by bouncing back strongly in subsequent games.

The upcoming clash promises excitement as both teams will look to assert dominance early on. Fans can expect WPG’s forwards like Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor to make significant impacts while Connor Hellebuyck anchors them defensively between the pipes.

The scheduled battle will take place at Canada Life Centre on January 16th at an unspecified time due to timezone differences provided in data (00:00 UTC). Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into NHL Network channel number is missing or TSN3 internationally or BSAZ locally for away team coverage.