Canucks, Leading in the Pacific, to Compete Against Coyotes in Vital Division Matchup

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024

Tonight in Tempe, Arizona, the match will see the Vancouver Canucks, who currently lead the Pacific Division, going up against the Arizona Coyotes, who are positioned seventh in the Central Division.

Following a defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights, the Canucks aim for a strong comeback, with Quinn Hughes having recently showcased a noteworthy performance by netting two goals. On the other hand, the Coyotes, despite not having a stellar record, have shown resilience and competitive play on their home turf.

The offensive lines for both teams have been a key highlight, with the Coyotes depending on Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller, while Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander have been instrumental in driving the Canucks' offensive successes.

Discipline on the ice has been a point of contrast between the two teams. The Coyotes have found themselves on the wrong end of penalties, accumulating more than 11 minutes per game on average. In contrast, the Canucks have taken advantage of situations where their opponents are penalized.

In their most recent encounter, the Canucks came out on top with a 2-1 victory, thanks primarily to Hughes scoring twice. The Coyotes will miss the presence of Travis Boyd and Barrett Hayton due to injuries, while the Canucks will be without Thatcher Demko, Elias Lindholm, and Tucker Poolman.

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