That one stings.
Now that the Arizona Coyotes are in that fourth and final West Division playoff spot, every game is an opportunity to strengthen the post-season chances. In the case of Wednesday’s game against the Kings, it was also an opportunity to deal a crucial blow to one of the teams behind them, chasing that spot.
This gives this one a “blown-opportunity” kind of taste, especially in a game they led by two goals entering the third period.
Many components present during the three-game winning streak entering play were there - until they weren’t.