ARIZONA COYOTES NEWS

Clayton Keller - Forces overtime Friday Keller scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Kraken.

Impact Keller has scored in four straight games and now has seven goals and two assists over nine outings in March. His goal Friday came with 1:08 left in the third period, forcing overtime, where Dylan Guenther scored the game-winner for the Coyotes. Keller is up to 29 tallies, 61 points, 193 shots on net and a minus-20 rating through 66 appearances this season as he continues to lead the team on offense.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Karel Vejmelka - Hangs on for overtime win Vejmelka stopped 27 of 28 shots in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Kraken.

Impact Vejmelka has won four of his six outings in March, allowing 12 goals in that span. The 27-year-old gave up a goal to Ryker Evans in the third period, but the Coyotes pulled off some late heroics Friday. Vejmelka is up to 10-17-2 with a 3.28 GAA and a .901 save percentage through 32 appearances this season. He's expected to alternate starts with Connor Ingram down the stretch -- that lines up Ingram for Sunday's game versus the Stars while Vejmelka would be on track to start Tuesday against the Blue Jackets.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Guenther's breakaway goal in OT lifts Coyotes past Kraken Dylan Guenther scored on a breakaway with 48 seconds remaining in overtime as the Arizona Coyotes rallied for a 2-1 victory against the Seat...

MARCH 23 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dylan Guenther scores in OT, Coyotes send Kraken to 7th straight loss with 2-1 victory Dylan Guenther scored on a breakaway at 4:12 of overtime to give the Arizona Coyotes a 2-1 victory over Seattle on Friday night, the Kraken’...

MARCH 23 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

John Leonard - Up from minors Leonard was summoned from AHL Tucson on Friday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Leonard was returned to the minors Thursday, but it seems that was just a short-term maneuver. He has a goal in four contests with Arizona in 2023-24 as well as 27 points (11 markers) in 54 outings with Tucson.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Karel Vejmelka - Expected to start Friday Vejmelka will start at home against Seattle on Friday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.

Impact Vejmelka saved 37 of 38 shots en route to a 4-1 victory over New Jersey in his last start Saturday. He's 9-17-2 with a 3.37 GAA and an .897 save percentage in 31 contests this season. Seattle ranks 29th offensively with 2.65 goals per game, so this is a favorable matchup for Vejmelka.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken head into matchup against the Coyotes on losing streak

The Seattle Kraken are looking to end a six-game skid with a win over the Arizona Coyotes

MARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

John Leonard - Heads back to AHL Leonard was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Leonard scored a goal, his first point in four games, in Wednesday's loss to the Stars. He may stay with Tucson if Barrett Hayton (lower body) is able to play in the near future.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jack McBain - Logs helper in loss McBain posted an assist and six hits in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact McBain snapped a four-game point drought when he set up a John Leonard tally in the third period. The 24-year-old McBain has struggled to get out of a fourth-line role, though his heavy playing style is suited to bottom-six usage. He's produced 20 points, 43 shots on net, 151 hits, 41 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 54 outings this season.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Guenther - Generates assist in loss Guenther notched an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Guenther helped out on John Leonard's third-period tally. This was Guenther's fourth point over the last five games. The winger is up to 10 goals, 11 assists, 75 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 32 appearances, a step up from the 15 points in 33 contests he had as a rookie a year ago. Guenther should continue to see middle-six minutes and power-play usage for the remainder of the season.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Schmaltz - Reaches 30-assist mark Schmaltz logged an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Schmaltz continued his strong March by helping out on a Clayton Keller tally in the first period. That assist gave Schmaltz 14 points through 10 outings in March. The 28-year-old is up to 19 goals, 30 helpers, 135 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating through 66 appearances overall, primarily in a top-line role.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bjugstad - Gathers helper in loss Bjugstad recorded an assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Bjugstad was considered day-to-day earlier in the week, but he was able to avoid missing time with an undisclosed injury he sustained Saturday versus the Devils. The 31-year-old led all Coyotes forwards with 17:48 of ice time while centering the top line. He's had a strong season with 38 points over 68 appearances, including seven points through nine outings in March.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

John Leonard - Gets first goal with Arizona Leonard scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Leonard picked up his first goal and point as a Coyote with his third-period tally. He's added five shots on net and three blocked shots while seeing time in a fourth-line role during Barrett Hayton's (lower body) absence. Barring a move to a scoring line, Leonard offers little fantasy upside for a team that has struggled to show consistency on offense.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Clayton Keller - Opens scoring in loss Keller scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Keller tallied late in the first period to open the scoring, but the Coyotes didn't build on that in the second period. The winger has six goals and two assists over his last eight contests. For the season, he's at 60 points, 190 shots on net and a minus-21 rating in a top-line role. Keller continues to offer strong offense and power-play production for fantasy managers who can offset his plus-minus.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Ingram - Falls to Dallas Ingram allowed five goals on 33 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact After blanking Dallas in the first period, Ingram unraveled in the second, surrendering three goals within five minutes before giving up another pair in the final frame. The 26-year-old netminder has dropped 11 of his last 13 starts, struggling to an .884 save percentage in that span while losing some playing time to Karel Vejmelka. Overall, Ingram is 19-18-3 on the season with a .908 save percentage and 2.87 GAA.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Stars' 2nd-period barrage too much for Coyotes Jamie Benn scored in his 1,100th career game, highlighting the Dallas Stars’ three-goal second period, during Wednesday night’s 5-2 victory...

MARCH 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Seguin scores in return, Stars surge past Coyotes | NHL.com Forward missed 11 games with lower-body injury, Robertson has goal, assist for Dallas

MARCH 21 • NHL.COM

Benn, Seguin, Stankoven score in 2nd period, Stars beat Coyotes 5-2

Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin and Logan Stankoven scored in the second period to help the Dallas Stars beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-2 on Wednesday night

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nathan Smith - Sent back down Smith was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Wednesday.

Impact Smith was sent down after Nick Bjugstad (undisclosed) was deemed healthy enough to play Wednesday. Smith has 14 NHL games to his name, but none of them have come in 2023-24.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bjugstad - Will play Wednesday Bjugstad (undisclosed) is good to play Wednesday against Dallas, according to Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.

Impact Bjugstad was hurt during Saturday's 4-1 win over New Jersey, but he won't miss a full game due to the injury. He has 17 goals, 37 points and 51 PIM in 67 contests this season. Because Bjugstad is remaining in the lineup, Nathan Smith, who was recalled from AHL Tucson on Monday, will likely be a healthy scratch.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Ingram - Gets starting nod Wednesday Ingram will be between the pipes on the road against Dallas on Wednesday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Ingram has been wildly inconsistent of late, giving up four or more goals in three of his last seven appearances while also recording a pair of wins in which he gave up one or fewer. Still, the 26-year-old backstop continues to see the majority of the workload ahead of Karel Vejmelka, at least for the time being.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Wyatt Johnston powering Stars ahead of Coyotes tilt Budding star Wyatt Johnston is a big reason the Dallas Stars are in the mix to win the Central Division.Looking to extend his goal streak to...

MARCH 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM