The Coyotes were victorious in a thrilling shootout against the Devils on Tuesday night, winning 4-3. The Coyotes were led by Nick Bjugstad and Conor Schmaltz, who both scored in the shootout.
The Devils got off to a strong start, scoring two goals in the first period. However, the Coyotes rallied back in the second period, with Bjugstad scoring the first goal of the night. Schmaltz then added another goal in the third period to tie the game at 3-3.
The game then went into overtime, where neither team was able to break the deadlock. The game then went to a shootout, where Bjugstad and Schmaltz both scored for the Coyotes. The Devils were unable to answer, and the Coyotes emerged victorious.
The Coyotes were led by a strong performance from goaltender Darcy Kuemper, who made 39 saves on 42 shots. Kuemper was especially impressive in the shootout, making several key saves to help the Coyotes secure the victory.
The win was an important one for the Coyotes, as it moved them into a tie for first place in the Pacific Division. The Coyotes will look to build on this victory as they continue their push for a playoff spot.
Overall, it was an exciting game between two teams fighting for a playoff spot. The Coyotes were able to come out on top thanks to the strong performances of Bjugstad and Schmaltz, as well as Kuemper’s impressive goaltending. The Coyotes will look to carry this momentum into their next game against the Kings on Thursday night.
