As the season begins wrapping up, the Arizona Coyotes need every point they can get. The Coyotes got two points tonight, beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in overtime.
The Coyotes were not guaranteed to win this game. The Ducks had John Gibson back, a goaltender who has stolen games against the Coyotes before. But the Ducks were playing better than they had on Friday, and the Coyotes were playing worse.
Arizona was sloppy most of the game, having difficulties clearing the zone, completing passes, and finishing. They certainly didn’t look like a team that was trying to strengthen their playoff position.