Josh Doan Scores Twice in His Debut, Leading Coyotes to a 6-2 Victory Over Blue Jackets

Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

In a striking performance that led the Arizona Coyotes to a resounding 6-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Mullett Arena, Josh Doan stood out by netting two goals, with one pivotal score putting his team in the lead.

Witnessing this remarkable moment was Shane Doan, a Coyotes legend known for his scoring prowess and Josh's father, who observed his son making his NHL debut and scoring his first goal from the comfort of a suite.

A noteworthy achievement was marked by Doan, originally from Scottsdale, as he took to the ice for the Coyotes, being the first player born in Arizona to achieve this feat. His promotion followed an impressive stint leading the AHL's Roadrunners in both goals and assists.

Other contributors to Arizona's triumph included Nick Bjugstad, Nick Schmaltz, Dylan Guenther, and Matias Maccelli, with the team breaking away by securing four goals in the final period.

Reflecting on the night, Doan praised the overwhelming support from his team, highlighting the positive atmosphere on the bench and during the game.

Goalkeeper Karel Vejmelka played a crucial role for the Coyotes by blocking 24 shots, in contrast to Elvis Merzlikins of the Blue Jackets, who made 29 saves.

The Blue Jackets saw contributions from Boone Jenner and Zach Werenski amidst a challenging phase, experiencing their fifth consecutive loss.

Despite the night's success, the Coyotes faced the reality of being ruled out from playoff contention following a game where the Vegas Golden Knights secured a crucial point against the Nashville Predators.

While Clayton Keller's streak of scoring in five consecutive games came to an end, he still made a notable impact by assisting on Maccelli's goal.

The intensity of the game was underscored by

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