Lawson Crouse

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.

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates with right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37), center Seth Jarvis (24), and defenseman Brady Skjei after scoring against the Arizona Coyotes in the first period during an NHL hockey game, Friday, March 3, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Aho, Gostisbehere lead Hurricanes to 6-1 win over Coyotes

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) celebrates with defenseman Brent Burns (8) after scoring against the Arizona Coyotes in the second period during an NHL hockey game, Friday, March 3, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Aho scores 2, Gostisbehere helps Hurricanes beat Coyotes 6-1

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) is congratulated by right wing Zack Kassian (44) and left wing Nick Ritchie (12) after their win over the Nashville Predators in an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Crouse scores 2 goals as Coyotes beat Preds 4-2 for road win

St. Louis Blues' Sammy Blais celebrates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

O’Reilly scores in OT to lift Blues over Coyotes 6-5

Arizona takes on New Jersey in a non-conference matchup

Tempe, Arizona; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST

Predators visit the Coyotes following Niederreiter’s 2-goal game

Tempe, Arizona; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST

Coyotes host the Blue Jackets after shootout victory

Tempe, Arizona; Sunday, 8:30 p.m. EST

Central Division opponents meet when Arizona hosts St. Louis

Tempe, Arizona; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST

Ducks visit the Coyotes following Zegras’ 2-goal showing

Tempe, Arizona; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram celebrates the team's shootout win against the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL hockey game in Tempe, Ariz., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. The Coyotes won 4-3. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Coyotes beat Red Wings 4-3 in shootout to end 9-game skid

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Nick Schmaltz and Nick Bjugstad scored on Arizona’s first two shootout attempts and the Coyotes beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night to end a nine-game losing streak.

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) tracks a shot as Arizona Coyotes left wing Nick Ritchie (12) and Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) battle for position in the first period during an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Goals by Zuccarello, Gaudreau help Wild top skidding Coyotes

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Mats Zuccarello and Freddy Gaudreau scored 51 seconds apart in the second period, and the Minnesota Wild held off the reeling Arizona Coyotes 2-1 on Saturday night.

Coyotes bring losing streak into game against the Sharks

Tempe, Arizona; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST

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

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jack McBain scored two late goals, and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Thursday night for their third straight win.

Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) collides with Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram (39) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Tempe, Ariz., Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. The Coyotes won 6-3. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Carcone scores in debut, Coyotes end Avs’ 4-game win streak

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Michael Carcone scored in his first NHL game, Nick Schmaltz had his second power-play goal in two games and the Arizona Coyotes beat Colorado 6-3 on Tuesday night to end the Avalanche’s winning streak at four.

Arizona plays Philadelphia after Crouse’s 2-goal performance

Tempe, Arizona; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST

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

Lawson Crouse scored his second goal with 13.5 seconds left in the third period and the Arizona Coyotes returned home to end a 19-game losing streak to the Boston Bruins with a 4-3 victory.

Coyotes take 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Oilers

Edmonton, Alberta; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST

Coyotes bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Canucks

Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) handles the puck against Arizona Coyotes center Nick Bjugstad (17) and defenseman J.J. Moser (90) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Kaprizov point streak up to nine games, Wild top Coyotes 4-3

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and two assists to establish a career-high nine-game point streak and the Minnesota Wild held off the Arizona Coyotes 4-3 Sunday.

Coyotes face the Wild in Central Division play

Saint Paul, Minnesota; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST

Coyotes visit the Red Wings after Crouse’s 2-goal game

Detroit; Friday, 8 p.m. EST

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) watches the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Vejmelka logs shutout as Coyotes beat Hurricanes 4-0

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Karel Vejmelka made 36 saves — part of a family moment for the Arizona Coyotes goalie.

Coyotes take on the Hurricanes after Bjugstad’s 2-goal performance

Raleigh, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Devils host the Coyotes after Hischier’s 2-goal game

Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

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.

Coyotes take on the Sabres following Ritchie’s 2-goal performance

Buffalo, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

Washington takes losing streak into game against Arizona

Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT

Dallas Stars goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) celebrates with defenseman Esa Lindell (23) after the team's 7-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes in an NHL hockey game in Tempe, Ariz., Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Robertson scores twice, Stars extend mastery of Coyotes 7-2

TEMPE, Ariz (AP) — Jason Robertson had two goals and scored for the fourth straight game as the Dallas Stars used a four-goal first period to beat the Arizona Coyotes 7-2 on Thursday night.

Arizona Coyotes left wing Nick Ritchie (12) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers with defenseman J.J. Moser (90) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Tempe, Ariz., Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. The Coyotes won 3-1. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Coyotes beat Panthers 3-1 for 1st win at Mullett Arena

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Nick Ritchie scored a tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Tuesday night for their first victory in three games at their new Mullett Arena home.

Arizona Coyotes players celebrate their goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Gostisbehere scores 2, Coyotes beat Blue Jackets 6-3

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Shayne Gostisbehere scored twice, and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3 Tuesday night.

Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky, front right, and teammate Arber Xhekaj celebrate their victory over the Arizona Coyotes in NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Slafkovsky scores first NHL goal, Canadiens beat Coyotes 6-2

MONTREAL (AP) — Top draft pick Juraj Slafkovsky scored his first NHL goal and the Montreal Canadiens had a three-goal first period in a 6-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night.

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning powerplay goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. (Alex Lupul/The Canadian Press via AP)

Gostisbehere scores late as Coyotes beat Maple Leafs 4-2

TORONTO (AP) — Shayne Gostisbehere scored on a power play late in the third period and added an assist as the Arizona Coyotes beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 Monday night for their first win of the season.

Penguins host the Coyotes to start season

Arizona Coyotes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins begin the season at home against the Arizona Coyotes.

Coyotes sign Lawson Crouse to 5-year deal before arbitration

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have signed restricted free agent forward Lawson Crouse to a five-year contract.