The gates to Gila River Arena opened, and fans streamed through the double doors, more people than at any other game this season.
Truly, there were many who wanted to be present for the final Coyotes game ever at the Glendale building. More tickets were sold for the finale, also the team's last game of the regular season, than for any in 2021-2022.
"I'm going to cry, that's for sure," said Tawny Walls, who as a season ticket holder makes the drive from near Prescott for every home game. "It's sad, really. There's so many memories that happened.