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Bettman reaffirms NHL’s commitment to Phoenix market
PHOENIX -- NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman strongly reaffirmed the League’s commitment to returning to the Phoenix market, saying Friday the Arizona Coyotes franchise can be reactivated in less than five years if there is steady progress toward building a new arena. Before flying to Salt Lake City to formally introduce Utah to NHL hockey, Bettman promised that the NHL will be back in Arizona as quickly as a new arena is constructed. “I’d like to say as Gen.
Guenther’s 2 points help Coyotes defeat Oilers
Connor Ingram made 28 saves for the Coyotes (36-41-5), who won for the fifth time in seven games. Their 36 victories were their second-most in the past 10 seasons (39-35-8 in 2018-19). Sam Carrick and Warren Foegele scored for the Oilers (49-26-6), who have lost three of four. Calvin Pickard made 19 saves. Edmonton, which will finish second in the Pacific Division, plays its regular-season finale at the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday.
Keller extends point streak to 11, Coyotes defeat Sharks
Keller has 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists) during the point streak. Lawson Crouse and Nick Schmaltz each also had a goal and an assist for the Coyotes (33-39-5), who have won two straight and four of their past six. Connor Ingram made 25 saves. Henry Thrun had a goal and an assist for the Sharks (18-51-8), who were coming off a 3-2 overtime win against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday but are 2-11-1 in their past 14 games. Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves.
Coyotes score 6 straight, rally from down 3 in 3rd to stun Golden Knights
Carcone gets go-ahead goal with 5:13 left after tying it; Vegas loses ground in Pacific April 06, 2024 TEMPE, Ariz. -- Michael Carcone scored the tying and go-ahead goals for the Arizona Coyotes, who rallied with six straight in the third period to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 7-4 at Mullett Arena on Friday.
Garland breaks tie late, Canucks defeat Coyotes
Garland scored past a sprawling Connor Ingram after Quinn Hughes' shot from the left point caromed to him off the end boards. Hughes had a goal and an assist, and Arturs Silovs made 22 saves for the Canucks (47-21-8), who had lost three of four and were coming off a 6-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. Dylan Guenther scored, and Ingram made 31 saves for the Coyotes (31-39-5), who lost their second straight.
Quick sets record, Rangers top Coyotes for 5th straight victory
Alexis Lafreniere scored his first NHL hat trick and had two assists, Artemi Panarin had a goal and three assists, and Chris Kreider scored the go-ahead goal in the third period to begin a five-goal period for the Rangers (50-20-4), who won their fifth in a row and seventh in their past eight games. Ryan Lindgren had a goal and two assists.
Cooley gets 1st hat trick, Coyotes end Predators’ 18-game point streak
The Predators (43-26-4) were 16-0-2 since a 9-2 loss to the Dallas Stars on Feb. 15. They were trying to become the 15th team in NHL history with at least a 19-game point streak. Nick Schmaltz had a goal and an assist, and Josh Doan had two assists to give him four points in his first two NHL games for the Coyotes (31-37-5), who have won five of their past seven (5-2-0). Connor Ingram made 32 saves. Jason Zucker scored twice, and Roman Josi had three assists in his 900th NHL game for Nashville.
Doan scores 2 in NHL debut, Coyotes surge past Blue Jackets
Son of franchise icon breaks tie in 3rd; Arizona eliminated from playoff contention Recap: Blue Jackets at Coyotes 3.26.24 March 27, 2024 TEMPE, Ariz. -- Josh Doan scored two goals in his NHL debut, and the Arizona Coyotes defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 at Mullett Arena on Tuesday. “That was something special,” Doan said.
Doan scores 2 in NHL debut, Coyotes surge past Blue Jackets
Doan scored in the second period before putting Arizona ahead 3-2 at 11:31 of the third, redirecting Matias Maccelli’s shot under the crossbar for the first of four consecutive Coyotes goals. Doan, promoted from Tucson (AHL) before the game, is the son of Coyotes franchise scoring leader and longtime captain Shane Doan, who celebrated with family members after both goals.
Doan to make NHL debut with Coyotes, following in father's footsteps
22-year-old forward will be 1st Arizona-born and -trained player to skate for team March 26, 2024 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Josh Doan will make his NHL debut with the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday, and he wouldn't have wanted it to be with any other team. Doan will be in the lineup when the Coyotes host the Columbus Blue Jackets at Mullett Arena (10 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, BSOH), one day after being recalled from Tucson of the American Hockey League.
Coyotes stun Kraken in OT after tying it late
Clayton Keller had tied 1-1 with 1:08 left in the third period and an extra attacker on the ice for Arizona. Nick Bjugstad drove the left side and put a backhand shot on net, and Keller scored on the rebound in front. Keller scored for the fourth straight game. Karel Vejmelka made 27 saves for the Coyotes (29-36-5). Ryker Evans scored his first NHL goal for the Kraken (28-28-13), who are 6-13 in overtime. Joey Daccord made 24 saves. Seattle was coming off a 3-1 loss to Vegas on Thursday.
Coyotes score 3 in 1st period, defeat slumping Devils
Nick Schmaltz had three assists for the Coyotes (28-35-5), who won their second straight game. Nick DeSimone scored for the Devils (32-31-4) after committing a turnover that resulted in an Arizona goal. Kaapo Kahkonen allowed three goals on 15 shots in the first period before being replaced by Nico Daws, who stopped all 16 shots he faced. New Jersey has lost six of eight.
Ingram makes 28 saves, Coyotes shut out Red Wings | NHL.com
Ingram’s sixth shutout of the season tied him with Tristan Jarry of the Pittsburgh Penguins for most in the NHL. Nick Bjugstad had a goal and an assist for the Coyotes (26-33-5), who had lost seven straight games at home. Logan Cooley, Alex Kerfoot and Jack McBain scored. Alex Lyon made 20 saves for the Red Wings (33-24-6), whose losing streak comes after winning six in a row. McBain gave the Coyotes a 1-0 lead at 2:35 of the first period.
Game Recap: Wild 5, Coyotes 2
Zuccarello has 3 assists, Fleury makes 23 saves for Minnesota March 08, 2024 TEMPE, Ariz. -- Mats Zuccarello had three assists, and the Minnesota Wild scored four straight goals in the third period to defeat the Arizona Coyotes 5-2 at Mullett Arena on Thursday. Marc-Andre Fleury made 23 saves for the Wild (30-27-6), who won their second straight after losing three in a row. Joel Eriksson Ek scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and had an assist, and Brock Faber had a goal and an assist.
Jones scores twice, Blackhawks top Coyotes to end 22-game road skid
Nick Foligno and Jason Dickinson each had a goal and an assist, and Tyler Johnson had three assists and Connor Bedard had two for the Blackhawks (16-42-5), who had lost six straight and 14 of 15 (1-11-3). They hadn’t won on the road since a 5-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov. 9, an 0-21-1 skid. Arvid Soderblom made 37 saves for his first win since Nov. 24 (0-12-1).
Matthews sets record with 50th goal, Maple Leafs defeat Coyotes
Becomes fastest U.S.-born player to reach mark in a season, adds No. 51; Arizona loses 11th in row Recap: Maple Leafs at Coyotes 2.21.24 By Alan Robinson NHL.com Independent Correspondent February 22, 2024 TEMPE, Ariz. -- Auston Matthews scored twice and became the fastest United States-born player to reach 50 goals in a season, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs hand the Arizona Coyotes their 11th straight loss, 6-3 at Mullett Arena on Wednesday.
Matthews sets record with 50th goal, Maple Leafs defeat Coyotes
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Matthews sets record with 50th goal, Maple Leafs defeat Coyotes
William Nylander scored two goals, and Bobby McMann and John Tavares each had a goal and an assist for the Maple Leafs (31-16-8) in their fifth straight win. Mitchell Marner had three assists, TJ Brodie had two assists, and Ilya Samsonov made 23 saves for his eighth win in nine games. Matthews has 51 goals in 54 games and nine in his past four. Matthews (2021-22) and Kevin Stevens (Pittsburgh Penguins, 1992-93) previously held the record for a U.S.-born player with 50 goals in 62 games.
Oilers score 4 in 3rd, hand Coyotes 10th straight loss
Kane gets 2 goals, Draisaitl has 3 points for Edmonton Recap: Oilers @ Coyotes 2.19.24 By Alan Robinson NHL.com Independent Correspondent February 20, 2024 TEMPE, Ariz. -- Evander Kane scored twice in the third period for the Edmonton Oilers, who rallied with four straight goals to hand the Arizona Coyotes their 10th straight loss with a 6-3 win at Mullett Arena on Monday.
Oilers score 4 in 3rd, hand Coyotes 10th straight loss
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Oilers score 4 in 3rd, hand Coyotes 10th straight loss
Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists, Evan Bouchard had three assists, and Stuart Skinner made 22 saves for the Oilers (33-18-1), who have won three of four. Connor McDavid had two assists. Nick Bjugstad scored twice, and Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist for the Coyotes (23-28-4), who were coming off a 4-3 loss at the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday and are 0-9-1 in their past 10 games. Matt Villalta made 20 saves in his first NHL start.
Kochetkov, Hurricanes hand Coyotes 8th straight loss
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Kochetkov, Hurricanes hand Coyotes 8th straight loss
Jack Drury and Martin Necas each had two assists for Carolina (31-17-5), who have won six of their past eight games. Dylan Guenther scored for the Coyotes (23-25-4), who are 0-7-1 since defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Jan. 22. Karel Vejmelka made 21 saves before he was replaced by Matt Villalta, who made four saves in his NHL debut. Jordan Martinook scored 16 seconds into the first period to give the Hurricanes a 1-0 lead.
Wild win 4th straight, hand Coyotes 7th loss in row
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Wild win 4th straight, hand Coyotes 7th loss in row
Marc-Andre Fleury made 25 saves, and Jonas Brodin also scored for the Wild (25-23-5), who are 4-0-0 since the All-Star break. Logan Cooley scored for the Coyotes (23-25-4), who have lost seven in a row (0-6-1). Connor Ingram made 28 saves in two periods before leaving with an injury. Karel Vejmelka allowed one goal on 13 shots in relief. Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal to give Minnesota a 1-0 lead at 14:01 of the first period.
Golden Knights score 3 in 1st period, hold off Coyotes
Chandler Stephenson also scored in the first, and Adin Hill made 20 saves for the Golden Knights (31-15-6), who have won seven of their past nine (7-1-1). Hill won his sixth consecutive start and allowed two goals or fewer in his ninth straight. Clayton Keller and Jason Zucker scored for the Coyotes (23-23-3), who lost their fourth in a row.
Zucker has goal, assist, Coyotes defeat Penguins for 1st time in 12 games
Lawson Crouse was credited with a goal when Pittsburgh, trailing 3-2 in the third period, put the puck into its own net on a delayed penalty. Alex Kerfoot scored the go-ahead goal, and Connor Ingram made 25 saves for the Coyotes (23-19-3), who won their second straight. Sidney Crosby scored his fifth goal in five games, and Tristan Jarry made 22 saves for the Penguins (21-17-6), who hadn’t lost to Arizona since Nov. 7, 2017.
Keller scores twice, Coyotes hold off Predators
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Keller scores twice, Coyotes hold off Predators
Michael Carcone scored his first goal in 15 games, Sean Durzi had two assists, and Connor Ingram made 31 saves for the Coyotes (22-19-3), who had lost two straight and six of their past eight. Roman Josi scored for the Predators (25-20-2), passing Shea Weber both for the most goals by a defenseman in franchise history (167) and for sole possession of third overall. Juuse Saros made 23 saves. Nashville, which had won three of four, was 1-for-6 on the power play.
Sharangovich has hat trick, Flames cruise past Coyotes
Blake Coleman had a goal and two assists for the Flames (19-18-5), who have won five of their past seven. Jacob Markstrom made 33 saves. Elias Lindholm, Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar each had two assists. Clayton Keller and Lawson Crouse scored for the Coyotes (20-18-2), who have lost four of five. Connor Ingram made 18 saves in relief of Karel Vejmelka, who allowed four goals on 12 shots in the first. The four-goal first period gave the Flames eight goals in their last two periods.
Schmaltz scores in OT, Coyotes recover to defeat Bruins
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Schmaltz scores in OT, Coyotes recover to defeat Bruins
Ullmark injured late for Boston; Ingram makes 29 saves for Arizona, which ends 3-game skid Recap: Bruins at Coyotes 1.9.24 January 10, 2024 TEMPE, Ariz. -- Nick Schmaltz scored with 56 seconds remaining in overtime, and the Arizona Coyotes ended a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 win against the Boston Bruins at Mullett Arena on Tuesday. Schmaltz took a pass from Clayton Keller at the blue line, skated into the left circle and beat goalie Jeremy Swayman with a wrist shot.
Schmaltz scores in OT, Coyotes recover to defeat Bruins
Schmaltz took a pass from Clayton Keller at the blue line, skated into the left circle and beat Jeremy Swayman with a wrist shot. The goal came on the only shot that Swayman faced after he replaced Linus Ullmark, who was helped off the ice at 2:40 of overtime. Keller and Dylan Guenther each had a goal and an assist for the Coyotes (20-17-2), who had lost their previous three by a combined score of 15-4. Connor Ingram made 29 saves.
Jets defeat Coyotes for 6th straight win
Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and an assist, and Vladislav Namestnikov, Cole Perfetti and Adam Lowry also scored for the Jets (26-9-4), who are 10-0-2 during the point streak. Connor Hellebuyck made 15 saves. Winnipeg has allowed two goals or fewer in nine straight games, and three or fewer in 29 straight, a franchise record.
Islanders pull away in 3rd period, defeat Coyotes
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Islanders pull away in 3rd period, defeat Coyotes
Anders Lee and Julien Gauthier scored 53 seconds apart in a three-goal third period for the Islanders (18-10-10), who had lost two straight and three of four (1-2-1). Ilya Sorokin made 25 saves, and Noah Dobson and Mathew Barzal each had two assists. Sorokin, who shut out Arizona 1-0 on Oct. 17, has allowed one goal in his four career wins against the Coyotes. Nick Schmaltz scored, and Connor Ingram made 26 saves for the Coyotes (19-16-2), who lost their second straight after winning six of seven.
Panthers pull away from Coyotes in 3rd for 5th straight win
Sergei Bobrovsky made 21 saves and Carter Verhaeghe had a goal and an assist for the Panthers (23-12-2). Florida and the New York Rangers as the only NHL teams with multiple winning streaks of at least five games this season. Alex Kerfoot scored short-handed, and Karel Vejmelka made 34 saves for the Coyotes (19-15-2), who had won two straight and six of seven. Vejmelka had won four in a row.
Durzi has 4 points, Coyotes score 5 straight in OT win against Avalanche
McBain crashed the net and had the puck bounce in off his body after a shot by Jason Zucker from the bottom of the right circle. Sean Durzi had a goal and three assists, and Lawson Crouse had a goal and an assist for the Coyotes (18-14-2). Karel Vejmelka made 20 saves. Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist to extend his scoring streak to 19 games for Colorado (21-11-3). Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist, and Alexandar Georgiev made 23 saves.
Senators blow 3-goal lead to Coyotes, lose 1st game under Martin
Martin previously was Ottawa’s coach from 1996-2004. He replaced D.J. Smith, who was fired Monday. Michael Kesselring scored the go-ahead goal at 16:27 of the third period after J.J. Moser and Clayton Keller scored 33 seconds apart earlier in the period to tie it 3-3. Karel Vejmelka made 15 saves in shutout relief for the Coyotes (16-13-2) after replacing Connor Ingram with Ottawa leading 3-0.
Coyotes get 2nd straight shutout, defeat Sabres
Clayton Keller had the go-ahead goal in the second period, and Liam O'Brien scored for the Coyotes (15-13-2), who defeated the San Jose Sharks 1-0 here Friday behind Connor Ingram’s 21 saves. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 20 saves for the Sabres (13-16-3), who were coming off a 5-2 win at the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday. Luukkonen’s turnover led to Keller’s goal. Vejmelka’s shutout was the fifth of his NHL career and first since a 5-0 win against the St. Louis Blues on Jan. 26 of last season.
Ingram makes 21 saves, Coyotes shut out Sharks to end 4-game skid
Maccelli scores for Arizona; Kahkonen stops 23 for San Jose Recap: Sharks at Coyotes 12.15.23 December 16, 2023 TEMPE, Ariz. -- Connor Ingram made 21 saves, and the Arizona Coyotes ended a four-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory against the San Jose Sharks at Mullett Arena on Friday. Matias Maccelli scored the go-ahead goal in the second period for the Coyotes (14-13-2), whose losing streak followed five straight wins.
Ingram makes 21 saves, Coyotes shut out Sharks to end 4-game skid
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Ingram makes 21 saves, Coyotes shut out Sharks to end 4-game skid
Matias Maccelli scored the go-ahead goal in the second period for the Coyotes (14-13-2), whose losing streak followed five straight wins. Ingram’s shutout was his third of the season and fourth of his career. Kaapo Kahkonen made 23 saves for the Sharks (9-18-3), whose four-game point streak (3-0-1) ended. San Jose had two apparent goals overturned on challenges. Arizona has won five of its past six (5-1-0) at home. Maccelli made it 1-0 at 14:45 of the second.
Konecny scores twice, Flyers cruise past Coyotes
Carter Hart made 25 saves, and Cam York had a goal and an assist for the Flyers (14-10-2), who won their third straight game. Philadelphia is 9-3-1 in its past 13 games. Lawson Crouse scored, and Connor Ingram made 22 saves for Arizona (13-10-2), which had beaten the past five Stanley Cup champions during its winning streak. Konecny gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead at 10:11 of the first period with a wrist shot from the left circle immediately after Sean Couturier’s face-off win.
Coyotes score 5 in 1st period, shut out Capitals for 5th straight win
Connor Ingram made 26 saves for his second shutout of the season, and Clayton Keller and Alex Kerfoot each had three assists for the Coyotes (13-9-2), who have defeated each of the past five Stanley Cup champions during their longest winning streak since a six-game run from Feb. 19 to March 2, 2019. Ingram has started all five games. Charlie Lindgren made 19 saves for the Capitals (12-8-2), who have lost two straight and four of six. Darcy Kuemper was pulled after allowing three goals on five shots.
Kerfoot has 3 points, Coyotes defeat Blues for 4th straight win
Ingram makes 31 saves for Arizona; St. Louis has lost 2 of past 3 Recap: Blues at Coyotes 12.2.23 December 03, 2023 TEMPE, Ariz. -- Alex Kerfoot had a goal and two assists, and the Arizona Coyotes won their fourth in a row, 4-1 against the St. Louis Blues at Mullett Arena on Saturday. Connor Ingram made 31 saves for the Coyotes (12-9-2). Michael Carcone, Nick Schmaltz and Matias Maccelli scored during a three-goal first period.
Kerfoot has 3 points, Coyotes defeated Blues for 4th straight win
Connor Ingram made 31 saves for the Coyotes (12-9-2). Michael Carcone, Nick Schmaltz and Matias Maccelli scored during a three-goal first period. Brandon Saad scored and Joel Hofer made 18 saves for the Blues (12-10-1), who lost their second in three games. Arizona’s four consecutive wins have been against the past four Stanley Cup champions: the Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning and the Blues. Ingram started all four games, allowing a combined five goals.
Bjugstad scores in OT, Coyotes defeat Avalanche | NHL.com
Travis Boyd, Nick Schmaltz and Michael Carcone scored for the Coyotes (11-9-2), who won their third in a row after losing three straight. Connor Ingram made 28 saves. Cale Maker had a goal and an assist, Mikko Rantanen had two assists and Nathan MacKinnon and Miles Wood scored for the Avalanche (15-6-1), who had won four straight and seven of eight. Alexandar Georgiev made 29 saves. Carcone’s wraparound goal gave Arizona a 3-2 lead at 1:08 of the third period.
Carcone scores twice in Coyotes win against Lightning
Connor Ingram made 31 saves and had an assist for the Coyotes (10-9-2), who have won consecutive games after losing three in a row. Travis Boyd scored, and Alex Kerfoot had two assists. Brayden Point scored and Jonas Johansson made 22 saves for the Lightning (10-8-5), who lost their second straight game (4-1 at the Colorado Avalanche on Monday).
Blues score twice short-handed in 2nd, rally to defeat Coyotes
Hayes gets game-winner for St. Louis; Arizona loses 3rd straight Recap: Blues at Coyotes 11.22.23 November 23, 2023 TEMPE, Ariz. -- Nick Leddy and Alexey Toropchenko scored short-handed goals 33 seconds apart, and the St. Louis Blues rallied for a 6-5 win against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena on Wednesday. Kevin Hayes scored the game-winning goal at 4:13 of the third period and the Blues (10-7-1) came back from deficits of 3-2 and 5-4 for their fifth win in seven games.
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