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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka, middle, makes a save on a shot by St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) as Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Boyd scores twice in 3rd period, Coyotes beat Blues 6-2

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes opened the gates for a series of breakaways. Karel Vejmelka stopped all but one.

Arizona Coyotes center Barrett Hayton (29) shields Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Tim Berni (75) from the puck during the first period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Coyotes beat Blue Jackets 3-2 in OT to extend streak

Arizona Coyotes center Jack McBain (22) beats Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray (30) and defenseman Timothy Liljegren (37) for a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Tempe, Ariz., Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. The Coyotes won 6-3. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

McBain scores 2 late goals, Coyotes top Maple Leafs 6-3

Boston Bruins defenseman Connor Clifton (75) skates with the puck against Arizona Coyotes center Travis Boyd (72) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Tempe, Ariz., Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Coyotes end 19-game losing streak to Bruins with 4-3 win

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) protects his net during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Vejmelka makes 24 saves, Coyotes blank Islanders 2-0

Coyotes’ André Tourigny to coach Canada in world hockey

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Arizona Coyotes coach André Tourigny will direct Canada in the world hockey championship in Tampere, Finland and Riga, Latvia.

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) makes a save during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Vejmelka sharp in goal, Coyotes beat Sabres 4-1

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Karel Vejmelka made 32 saves to lead the Arizona Coyotes to a 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.

Arizona Coyotes right wing Zack Kassian (44) tries to keep the puck away from New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) during the first period of an NHL hockey game at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Ariz., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Zibanejad scores in 3rd to lift Rangers past Coyotes, 3-2

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — One of Arizona’s biggest concerns against New York was the Rangers’ dangerous power play, led Mika Zibanejad.

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Harri Sateri (30) makes a save on a shot by Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (28) as Coyotes defenseman Victor Soderstrom (77) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 29, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes won 5-4. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Coyotes find glimmers of hope after rebuilding season

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes knew it would be a difficult season after jettisoning players and contracts for future draft picks.

Arizona Coyotes' Travis Boyd (72) and Barrett Hayton (29) celebrate Hayton's goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Coyotes beat Sharks 5-2 to end 6-game skid; Keller injured

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jan Jenik scored twice, including the tiebreaker in a three-goal third period, and the Arizona Coyotes snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night.

Colorado Avalanche center Alex Newhook (18) battles with Arizona Coyotes center Nick Schmaltz (8) for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Last-place Coyotes beat NHL-leading Avalanche again, 2-1

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The NHL’s worst team looked anything but against the league’s best squad this season.

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (14) celebrates his goal against the Vegas Golden Knights with defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6), center Alex Galchenyuk (17) and left wing Lawson Crouse (67) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Schmaltz scores 2 in Coyotes’ 3-1 win over Golden Knights

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Nick Schmaltz scored twice in the third period, Scott Wedgewood stopped 43 shots and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 Friday night.

Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Coyotes claw past Devils 4-1 behind Vejmelka, Crouse

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Lawson Crouse scored a goal and added an assist, and Karel Vejmelka made 35 saves to help lead the Arizona Coyotes to a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night.

Arizona Coyotes' Nick Schmaltz (8) right, celebrates with Travis Boyd (72) after Boyd's goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Coyotes send Canadiens to 6th straight loss, 5-2

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Nick Schmaltz and Johan Larsson each had a goal and an assist, and the Arizona Coyotes stretched the Montreal Canadiens’ losing streak to six games with a 5-2 win on Monday.

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) makes a save against Winnipeg Jets' Adam Lowry (17) during the first period of NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vejmelka has 46 saves for 1st shutout, Coyotes beat Jets 1-0

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Karel Vejmelka stopped 46 shots to earn his first NHL shutout as the Arizona Coyotes beat the Winnipeg Jets 1-0 on Monday night.