DECEMBER 29, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Coyotes look to carry momentum into matchup vs. DucksNearing the midpoint of the season, the Arizona Coyotes are still perceived by many as a surprise squad, holding the Western Conference’s to...
Connor Ingram - In goal FridayIngram will get the starting nod on the road against Anaheim on Friday, Patrick Brown of the Coyotes' official site reports.
ImpactIngram has lost four of his last six outings, posting a 1-4-0 record and 3.68 GAA to go with one shutout. The 26-year-old backstop has been splitting starts with Karel Vejmelka, a trend that should continue into 2024. On the year, Ingram is sporting a 12-7-0 record with three shutouts, both of which are personal bests for the youngster.
DECEMBER 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Logan Cooley - Provides assist in comeback winCooley notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Avalanche.
ImpactCooley has three helpers over his last five games, and he's added eight hits in that span. The rookie center hasn't displayed an overly physical game for much of the season, but it appears he's tapping into that skill now. For the year, Cooley has three goals, 15 assists, 53 shots on net, 13 hits, 13 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 34 appearances. He'll likely continue to stay in a bottom-six role until his offense improves or an injury opens a spot in the top six.
DECEMBER 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Nick Bjugstad - Adds assist WednesdayBjugstad recorded an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Avalanche.
ImpactBjugstad set up Lawson Crouse's second-period tally, which sparked the Coyotes' offense. The 31-year-old Bjugstad has gone 10 games without a goal, but he's managed a decent five assists, 18 shots on net and 19 hits in that span. Overall, the second-line center has 21 points, 59 shots on net, 47 hits, 24 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 34 outings this season.
DECEMBER 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Matias Maccelli - Reaches 20-assist markMaccelli logged two assists and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Avalanche.
ImpactMaccelli helped out on goals by Lawson Crouse and Sean Durzi as the Coyotes bounced back from a four-goal deficit. Over his last 10 games, Maccelli has contributed two goals and seven helpers. The 23-year-old playmaker is up to 26 points, 70 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 34 appearances this season while playing on the second line. He's on track to push for a 60-point total in his second full campaign.
DECEMBER 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Michael Kesselring - Contributes goal in rallyKesselring scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Avalanche.
ImpactKesselring tallied early in the third period to help the Coyotes build a rally. He's scored all four of his goals this season over the last eight games, making the most of his third-pairing role. The 23-year-old defenseman is up to nine points, 21 shots on net, 18 hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 18 appearances. He's gotten a run of playing time when the Coyotes' blue line has dealt with injuries, so he may have a chance to stay in there when the team is at full health.
DECEMBER 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jack McBain - Tallies OT winnerMcBain scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over Colorado.
ImpactMcBain capped Arizona's five-goal comeback in overtime, batting a loose puck past Alexandar Georgiev to give the Coyotes a 5-4 victory. It's McBain's second goal in six games since returning from a month-long IR stint with a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old center is up to six goals and 10 points with 44 hits through 19 games this season in a bottom-six role.
DECEMBER 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE
