Much of the success for the Arizona Coyotes thus far this season can be attributed to a stingy defense backed up by two first-class goalkeepers. Perhaps the best netminding tandem in the NHL recently, Darcy Kuemper and Antti Raanta have both been lost to injuries, and Adin Hill is scheduled to start tonight against the Florida Panthers.
The Coyotes’ system and team philosophy has always been about a “defense first” mantra and mentality, and beginning tonight it will need to be at the forefront of the ‘Yotes’ efforts to play effective, disciplined road hockey.