Arizona Coyotes At LA Kings Keys To The Game
By Adam Pierce
Sep 29, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Coyotes head coach Dave Tippett looks on during the first period against the San Jose Sharks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
The Arizona Coyotes are ready to take on the Los Angeles Kings in their 2015-2016 NHL season opener.
The anticipation and excitement are at an all-time high as the Arizona Coyotes hit the ice on Friday for their first NHL game of the new season. Even though their first game is not at Gila River Arena, the Coyotes have a tough match-up in their first game. The Arizona Coyotes travel to Los Angeles to take on the Los Angeles Kings on Friday, October 9th.
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The Arizona Coyotes finished with a 1-3-0 record against the Los Angeles Kings last season. In those four games the Coyotes gave up a total of eleven goals (2.75 goals per game) and managed to tally five (1.25 goals per game) of their own. The Coyotes were shut-out by this squad twice out of those four games as well.
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Arizona is ready to put those figures behind them and tackle the season with a new mentality. Last season can be left in the past. While the rebuild is on-going, the team is looking to improve on their dismal season a year ago.
Howlin’ Hockey brings back a recurring segment from last season where we break down the three keys to an Arizona Coyotes game. The three keys analyze what it takes for the Arizona Coyotes to come out on top against their opponent. Each game will have a different set of obstacles for the team to tackle. Howlin’ Hockey will give fans a preview of how the Desert Dogs can capitalize on these obstacles and use them to their advantage.
Here are your three keys to the game for the Arizona Coyotes at Los Angeles Kings season opener:
Next: Key Number One