The Arizona Coyotes were looking for a bounce back game after getting shelled 6-1 by the Detroit Red Wings, and they got that with a win over the Nashville Predators. Nashville is one of the top teams in the league, and the Coyotes win was anything but decisive. Arizona managed a 2-1 win with Darcy Kuemper blocking a career high 45 shots. Nashville outworked Arizona through most of the game, but the Coyotes dug in and found a way to win.
There are a few narratives that emerged from Coyotes’ win against the Predators.