As the Arizona Coyotes prepare to take on the Vegas Golden Knights at Idaho Central Arena, fans are eager to see how their team will perform in this upcoming NHL game. The Coyotes have had a challenging run in their recent matches, and this game presents an opportunity for them to turn the tide.

Dec 21, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Sean Durzi (50) celebrates with his teammates during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three games, the Coyotes have shown some areas of concern that they'll need to address. They suffered a shutout loss against the Vancouver Canucks with no goals scored and 15 penalties amounting to 62 penalty minutes, which significantly hindered their performance. Their faceoff win percentage was low at 37 percent, indicating a struggle in gaining possession and control of the puck.

However, there were signs of improvement in their subsequent game against these very same Vegas Golden Knights. The Coyotes managed to score three goals on an impressive 53 shots but still fell short as they conceded four goals. Their faceoff win percentage improved slightly to around 51 percent, showing better competition during draws.

The most recent match saw another defeat for the Coyotes against the Anaheim Ducks with only one goal scored from 29 shots. Despite taking fewer penalties than previous games and achieving a nearly even faceoff win rate of about 48 percent, it wasn't enough for a victory.

The upcoming match is crucial for Arizona as they aim to improve upon these performances. They will need to focus on reducing penalties and capitalizing on scoring opportunities while maintaining or improving faceoff success rates.

Fans can catch all the action live from Boise's Idaho Central Arena on October 9th as KTNV broadcasts what promises to be an exciting encounter between two competitive teams looking for victory.

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