Arizona Coyotes 3 keys to victory over the New York Islanders

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 22: New York Rangers center Chris Kreider (20) looks to pass as Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) defends during the Arizona Coyotes and New York Rangers NHL game on October 22, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by John Crouch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

3 Win the defensive battle

The New York Islanders have only given up 20 goals all season, giving them the third-best goals-against number in the league. One team that is a little better in that category would be the Arizona Coyotes.

The Coyotes are a team that prides themselves on their defensive ability. It is their bread and butter. The Coyotes rank first in the league only giving up 15 goals against so far this season.

This has all the markings to be a defensive battle until the end. No matter who is in net the Coyotes should be solid, with Darcy Kuemper and Antti Raanta playing the best hockey of their career right now.

With the defense being a strength for both teams something else will need to make the difference for the Coyotes tonight.