The Coyotes’ top line sparked most of the five-goal outburst that headlined Saturday’s performance against the Lightning.
But in the team’s ensuing test, depth options were key – chipping in enough offense through regulation to set up overtime where the Coyotes persevered 3-2 over the Panthers Monday at Gila River Arena that gave the Coyotes consecutive wins for just the fifth time this season.
Arizona also improved to 10-11-2 on home ice after winning four of its last five games in Glendale.
Rookie Christian Fischer tallied his second career goal in his second NHL goal, sparkplug Ryan White had his first since returning from injury and winger Tobias Rieder secured the game-winner – this after his line with Radim Vrbata and center Martin Hanzal combined for 10 points in a 5-3 win over the Lightning.