MARCH 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
ARIZONA COYOTES 36-41-5 · 7TH IN WEST, CENTRAL
36-41-5 · 7TH IN WEST, CENTRAL
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Stars face the Coyotes in division play
The Arizona Coyotes take on the Dallas Stars for a matchup within the Central Division WednesdayMARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nick Bjugstad - Deemed day-to-day Bjugstad (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day and will be evaluated Tuesday to determine his availability for Wednesday's contest against Dallas, according to Patrick Brown of th...
Impact Bjugstad was injured in Saturday's 4-1 win over New Jersey. He has generated 17 goals, 37 points and 108 hits in 67 appearances this season. Arizona recalled Nathan Smith from AHL Tucson on Monday to potentially replace Bjugstad in the lineup.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Nathan Smith - Brought up from minors Smith was promoted from AHL Tucson on Monday.
Impact Smith has yet to appear in an NHL game this season, having played exclusively in the minors. With the Roadrunners, the 25-year-old center has tallied nine goals and 18 helpers in 48 contests. The decision to call up Smith could be an indication that one or both of Nick Bjugstad (undisclosed) or Barrett Hayton (lower body) will not be available to face Dallas on Wednesday.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Durzi - Collects helper in Saturday's win Durzi notched an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Devils.
Impact The assist was Durzi's first contribution on offense over the last seven games. The 25-year-old defenseman remains on the top power-play unit, but he hasn't been connecting lately. For the year, he has 33 points (14 on the power play), 109 shots on net, 133 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 62 appearances in a top-four role.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Lawson Crouse - Chips in with helper Crouse notched an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Devils.
Impact Crouse snapped a six-game slump when he set up Logan Cooley's first-period marker. The 26-year-old Crouse can run a bit streaky on offense, but his physicality is ever-present. He's at 34 points, 147 shots on net, 144 hits, 32 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 67 contests on the year.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
J.J. Moser - Tickles twine Saturday Moser scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Devils.
Impact Moser has four points over nine outings in March. The 24-year-old blueliner continues to play on the top pairing for the Coyotes, offering solid production across the board without any one standout category in fantasy. He's up to 26 points, 67 shots on net, 85 hits, 96 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 66 appearances this season.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Logan Cooley - Scores again Saturday Cooley scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Devils.
Impact Cooley has five goals over his last 10 contests, including one on the power play and one shorthanded. The 19-year-old is up to 13 tallies, 32 points, 123 shots on net, 46 hits and a minus-13 rating through 68 outings overall. Cooley should continue to see middle-six minutes down the stretch, as the Coyotes will likely want to see how their top prospect performs toward the end of what's likely to be a full rookie season.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Dylan Guenther - Scores on power play in win Guenther scored a power-play goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Devils.
Impact The tally gave Guenther 10 goals on the year, with four of them coming over nine games since the start of March. The 20-year-old winger continues to look solid while working his way into a top-six role. He's at 20 points (nine on the power play), 74 shots on net, 25 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 31 appearances in 2023-24.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Schmaltz - Three assists continue hot stretch Schmaltz picked up a trio of assists in Saturday's 4-1 win over New Jersey.
Impact Since Feb. 25, Schmaltz has 16 points, including 11 assists, in 12 games. And that run has propped up his overall totals to 48 points (19 goals, 29 assists) in 65 games. If he can stay healthy, Schmaltz could flirt with his first 60-point season.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Karel Vejmelka - Strong play in March continues Vejmelka made 37 saves in a 4-1 win over the Devils on Saturday.
Impact Nick DeSimone, playing in his second game with the Devils, was the only man to beat Vejmelka. He started a rush and finished it with a shot inside the left post off a pass from Curtis Lazar. Vejmelka had a horrendous first two months of 2024, going 0-8-0 with 37 goals allowed in eight starts before ringing off a 3-2-0 record and just 11 goals allowed in five starts this month. The Yotes are a bad team, but Vejmelka might be a surprising fantasy value over the next few weeks.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Clayton Keller - Three, two-point games in last four Keller scored a goal and added an assist in a 4-1 victory over the Devils on Saturday.
Impact Keller's goal went into an empty net. But before that, his assist marked his 400th point, which put him in the same stratosphere as Shane Doan as the only Coyotes to hit that mark since the franchise relocated to Arizona in 1996. Keller has three, two-point games (four goals, two assists, 14 shots) in his last four outings. Overall, he leads the Coyotes with 27 goals and 59 points in 64 contests.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Down in the Desert | REWIND
MARCH 17 • YOUTUBE
Vejmelka stops 37 shots, Coyotes keep Devils on skids with 4-1 win Karel Vejmelka stopped 37 shots and the Arizona Coyotes rode a three-goal first period to a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils
MARCH 17 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Clayton Keller hits milestone as Coyotes knock off Devils Clayton Keller scored and set up a goal and Nick Schmaltz notched three assists to lift the Arizona Coyotes to a 4-1 victory over the New Je...
MARCH 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
NHL Highlights | Devils vs. Coyotes - March 16, 2024
MARCH 16 • YOUTUBE
Nick Bjugstad - Being evaluated Bjugstad (undisclosed) is questionable to return Saturday against New Jersey.
Impact Bjugstad logged 7:24 of ice time before exiting the contest. He entered Saturday's action with four goals and six points in five outings.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Logan Cooley Capitalizes On Brutal Turnover And Rips It Top Cheese
MARCH 16 • YOUTUBE
Karel Vejmelka - Starting Saturday Vejmelka will patrol the home crease Saturday against New Jersey.
Impact Vejmelka has lost his past two outings despite stopping 50 of 55 shots during that span. In 30 appearances this season, he has supplied a record of 8-17-2 with a 3.45 GAA and an .894 save percentage. The Devils sit ninth in the league with 3.30 goals per contest this campaign.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Coach Green on who's going in net today at Coyotes
MARCH 16 • YOUTUBE
Devils look to keep momentum going against Coyotes The New Jersey Devils aim to record consecutive wins for the first time in more than a month when they visit the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday...
MARCH 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Arizona faces New Jersey in a non-conference matchup
The Arizona Coyotes and the New Jersey Devils meet in a non-conference matchupMARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Travis Dermott - Hands out helper Dermott notched an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
Impact The helper was Dermott's first point since Feb. 12, though he played just four games out of 15 in that span. The 27-year-old has six points, 32 shots on net, 52 blocked shots, 41 hits and a minus-12 rating through 40 appearances. The Coyotes are carrying only six defensemen currently -- Dermott's place in the lineup is safe as long as that continues, though Josh Brown is likely more at risk of a healthy scratch.
MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Kerfoot - Nabs helper in win Kerfoot dished an assist, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
Impact Kerfoot set up Michael Carcone's go-ahead goal in the second period. The 29-year-old Kerfoot has faltered in March with just two points over his last eight outings. He's still strong enough defensively to maintain a significant role, but he needs to score more to be on the fantasy radar. He's up to 37 points, 86 shots on net, 62 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 67 appearances.
MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE
Matias Maccelli - Slides helper in win Maccelli provided an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
Impact Maccelli has been limited to three assists over his last seven games following a three-point effort in Ottawa on March 1. The Coyotes' frequent line shuffling saw him drop to the third line Thursday. The 23-year-old is up to 46 points, 119 shots on net and a minus-7 rating through 67 appearances. As long as Maccelli continues to see power-play time, he'll be a solid depth winger for fantasy managers.
MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE
