Blue Jackets Seek to Break Losing Streak in Second Encounter with Coyotes

Monday, March 25th, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets, with a record of 23 wins, 36 losses, and 12 draws, are set to play against the Arizona Coyotes, who stand at 29 wins, 37 losses, and 5 draws, in a game taking place in Tempe, Arizona, at 10 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.

The Coyotes show a decent performance at home with 18 wins and 17 losses, in contrast to the Blue Jackets' struggles on the road, marked by 10 wins, 18 losses, and 7 draws. During their encounter earlier this season, the Coyotes emerged victorious with a score of 3-2.

Leading the Coyotes, Clayton Keller has made significant contributions with 30 goals and 32 assists, closely followed by Nick Bjugstad who has secured 5 goals and 4 assists over the last 10 games. On the Blue Jackets' side, Johnny Gaudreau leads with 11 goals and 41 assists, with Alexander Nylander also making noteworthy contributions by scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist in recent games.

Looking at their recent performances, the Coyotes have recorded 4 wins and 6 losses in their last 10 games, and the Blue Jackets have managed 2 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws over the same period.

Injuries have plagued both teams with the Coyotes losing Travis Boyd for the season due to a pectoral injury and Barrett Hayton sidelined with a lower body injury. Similarly, the Blue Jackets are facing challenges with Justin Danforth out with a concussion; Yegor Chinakhov, Sean Kuraly, and Adam Boqvist sidelined due to upper and lower body injuries respectively; Kent Johnson and Patrik Laine missing the season with shoulder and collarbone injuries; and Adam Fantilli out with a leg injury.

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