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5 thoughts following the month of October for the Coyotes

By Jim Lynch

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Alex Goligoski #33 of the Arizona Coyotes passes the puck during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at Gila River Arena on October 30, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Canadiens defeated the Coyotes 4-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Alex Goligoski #33 of the Arizona Coyotes passes the puck during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at Gila River Arena on October 30, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Canadiens defeated the Coyotes 4-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 12: Goaltender Antti Raanta #32 of the Arizona Coyotes makes a save against Mikko Rantanen #96 of the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on October 12, 2019 in Denver, Colorado.
DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 12: Goaltender Antti Raanta #32 of the Arizona Coyotes makes a save against Mikko Rantanen #96 of the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on October 12, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. /

2 Saturday, October 12th, 2019 – Colorado

Sometimes the biggest wins come during a loss. Although the Arizona Coyotes had beaten the Vegas Golden Knights at home a few nights before the ultimate test did not come until October 12th in Colorado.

Colorado had not lost a game yet when the Coyotes came to town to play them on the 12th of October. A team with that much success can often be intimidating, especially to a team that was 1-2-0 at the time.

Antti Raanta played great and made 33 saves on the night. Although the night ultimately ended with the Coyotes losing another close game in OT, it was a learning experience. The Coyotes found themselves down by 2 midway through the third period.

All of a sudden Nick Schmaltz struck to make the game 1 goal away from being tied, then Michael Grabner stepped up and tied the game. The Coyotes had found a way to come back. Being resilient is a gift in the NHL. The Coyotes have found a way to do that this season.

After the game in Colorado, the team learned from their mistakes and beat the New York Rangers in OT soon after. They directly talked about their performance in OT against Colorado after that win.

The game in Colorado also lifted the team to a 4 game win streak to follow, not bad. That game was just beginning, and you can thank what was to come on the goalies.

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