Vejmelka, Coyotes defeat Ducks in home opener

In an impressive display of skill, Zucker gave his team a 1-0 lead with a powerful shot from the right point during a power-play opportunity at 17:41 of the first period.

The Arizona Coyotes have been on fire in their recent games, scoring four power-play goals in their last two matchups. This includes a stunning performance with three power-play goals in a commanding 6-2 victory against the St. Louis Blues just last Thursday.

“I was really pleased with the hockey we played in that period, but unfortunately, we took two penalties towards the end, giving them the chance to gain some momentum,” stated Anaheim coach Greg Cronin. “This turned the tables in their favor and ultimately affected the course of the entire game.”

Keller extended the Coyotes’ lead to 2-0 at 14:01 of the second period, scoring an impressive wrist shot from the right circle during a delayed penalty call. With an extra skater on the ice, Arizona showcased remarkable control and dominance in the offensive zone for a remarkable total of 1 minute and 1 second before Keller’s shot found its way into the net, left the screened Dostal helpless.

“Their defense was clearly fatigued, desperately trying to make a line change, which allowed us to seize this opportunity,” explained Tourigny. “We brilliantly capitalized on this advantage, creating chaos in front of the net, and it was Keller who executed flawlessly, finding the perfect spot to put the puck in.”

Vatrano managed to narrow the gap and make it 2-1 with a power-play goal at 7:47 of the third period. Demonstrating his determination and skill, he swiftly drove towards the net and scored off a magnificent cross-ice pass from Silfverberg.

“Our power-play strategy was carefully discussed and planned before the game, with our main focus being on generating numerous scoring opportunities. We were fortunate enough to have enough time remaining on the power play to score,” Vatrano revealed. “However, we regret not creating more traffic and obstruction in front of Vejmelka’s vision, as that would have surely made it more challenging for him to make the save.”