Coyotes vs Sharks Showdown: Arizona Leads as Underdogs Meet

Sunday, April 7th, 2024

The Arizona Coyotes, boasting a season record of 32 wins, 39 losses, and 5 ties, are set to compete against the San Jose Sharks, who have a significantly less favorable record of 18 wins, 50 losses, and 8 ties. This matchup is scheduled to unfold in San Jose, California, and will kick off at 6 p.m. EDT on a Sunday.

In their latest triumph over the Vegas Golden Knights, the Coyotes saw Michael Carcone steal the spotlight with his impressive two-goal game. On the other hand, the Sharks, with a discouraging home record of 11 wins, 23 losses, and 4 ties, often find themselves on the losing end when they accumulate more penalties than their adversaries.

While on the road, the Coyotes have secured 11 wins, faced 20 losses, and ended 5 games in a tie, generally faring better when facing teams that are less penalized. Throughout the current season, the two teams have clashed twice, with the Coyotes claiming victory in their latest engagement.

For the Sharks, Mikael Granlund and William Eklund have been standout contributors. Conversely, the Coyotes' offensive drive has been powered by Nick Bjugstad and Logan Cooley.

In their recent performance over 10 games, the Sharks have been underperforming, with an average of 2.3 goals scored per game and 3.6 conceded. The Coyotes, meanwhile, have shown commendable performance, netting an average of 4.1 goals while conceding 2.9 per game.

Both teams are navigating injuries, with the Sharks missing key players such as Alexander Barabanov, Ty Emberson, Matt Benning, Vitek Vanecek, and Logan Couture. The Coyotes are without Travis Boyd and Barrett Hayton due to injuries as well.

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