GLENDALE, Ariz. (CBSNewYork/AP) — A January funk sent the Arizona Coyotes tumbling from the top of the Pacific Division to fighting for a playoff spot.
By getting back to their defensive roots, the Coyotes put together their first winning streak in more than a month — against two of the NHL’s best road teams, no less.
Next step: sustain the momentum.
Antti Raanta stopped 25 shots, Conor Garland scored his team-leading 20th goal and Arizona beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Monday.
“I felt the past two games, we were comfortable with who we are,” Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet said.