ARIZONA COYOTES NEWS

Lawson Crouse - Stays hot with power-play goal Crouse scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Blues.

Impact Crouse scored the Coyotes' lone tally in the one-goal loss, beating Joel Hofer with a wrister on the power play, tying the game 1-1 in the first period. The 26-year-old Crouse now has five goals and eight points in his last seven contests after going five games without a point to open the season. He's also added 22 hits through 12 games while working in a top-six role.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karel Vejmelka - Falls to St. Louis Vejmelka allowed two goals on 33 shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Blues.

Impact It was a strong effort from Vejmelka after he had allowed 14 goals over his previous starts. However, the Coyote's offense could only muster a single goal against Joel Hofer on the other end, handing Vejmelka a fifth straight loss. The 27-year-old netminder is now 2-5-1 with a .908 save percentage to start the season. Connor Ingram will likely get the start Saturday vs. Nashville, lining up Vejmelka for a road matchup with the Stars in his next outing.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville hosts Arizona after Forsberg's 2-goal performance

The Nashville Predators host the Arizona Coyotes after Filip Forsberg's two-goal game against the Winnipeg Jets in the Predators' 6-3 loss

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thomas scores in 5th straight, Blues edge Coyotes in Zucker's return | NHL.com Hofer makes 19 saves, Sundqvist has goal; Vejmelka stops 31 for Arizona

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • NHL.COM

Jason Zucker - Ready to rock Zucker (lower body) was activated from injured reserve and will play Thursday versus the Blues, per the NHL media site.

Impact Zucker was initially expected back Saturday, but will return a game early. He missed seven contests with the injury. Travis Boyd will exit the lineup to make room for Zucker, who should fill a middle-six role with time on the second power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Travis Dermott - Is week-to-week The Coyotes announced Thursday that Dermott is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.

Impact Dermott has an assist, 13 shots, five hits and 14 blocks in 10 outings this season. Josh Brown, who was a healthy scratch in Arizona's past two games, might play regularly while Dermott is unavailable.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coyotes mic up Carcone's 4-year-old son in adorable video | NHL.com Toddler provides funny commentary while watching his dad play

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • NHL.COM

Karel Vejmelka - Set to face Blues Vejmelka is expected to guard the road net against St. Louis on Thursday, per Craig Morgan of GoPHNX.com.

Impact Vejmelka will try to snap his personal four-game losing streak. He has struggled during that stretch, allowing 16 goals on 115 shots (.861 save percentage), which is in stark contrast to his 2-1-0 record, 1.65 GAA and .951 save percentage over his first three outings of 2023-24. The Blues are enduring their own hardships -- they've averaged just 2.36 goals per game this campaign.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coyotes aim to get best of Blues again Nov 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes right wing Clayton Keller (9) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period against...

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Travis Dermott - Out indefinitely Dermott (undisclosed) is expected to miss some time, Craig Morgan of GoPHNX.com reports Wednesday.

Impact Dermott had 15:24 of ice time, picking up one assist versus the Kraken on Tuesday. With Dermott out, Michael Kesselring was called up from AHL Tucson to provide depth on the blue line. A specific timeline for Dermott's return has yet to be established.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Kesselring - Recalled from minors Kesselring was elevated from AHL Tucson on Wednesday.

Impact Kesselring had yet to get into an NHL game this season but will provide some emergency depth as the club departs on a five-game road trip. Through six minor-league contests, the 2018 sixth-round pick has yet to register a point, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting a ton of offense out of him even if he does suit up.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Sanford - Heads back to minors Sanford was sent to AHL Tucson on Wednesday.

Impact Sanford has appeared in just one game with the Coyotes this season, logging 7:24 of ice time while recording one assist, two PIM and one hit in that contest. He also has an assist in three outings with Tucson in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona visits St. Louis after shootout win

The Arizona Coyotes visit the St. Louis Blues after the Coyotes beat the Seattle Kraken 4-3 in a shootout

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Travis Dermott - Chips in with helper Dermott recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kraken.

Impact The helper on Matias Maccelli's first-period tally was Dermott's first point in 10 outings this season. The 26-year-old Dermott has been a regular in the lineup when healthy, but he's more of a defensive specialist in a bottom-four role. He's produced 14 blocked shots, 13 shots on net, six PIM, five hits and a minus-4 rating.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Durzi - Slides power-play helper Durzi recorded a power-play assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kraken.

Impact Durzi snapped a three-game point drought with the helper. He's picked up three power-play points this season, but this was his first assist with the man advantage. The 25-year-old defenseman is up to eight points, 26 shots on net, 18 blocked shots, 25 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 12 contests overall.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bjugstad - Garners helper in win Bjugstad recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kraken.

Impact Bjugstad has posted an assist in six straight games, and his point streak is at seven contests. He set up a Matias Maccelli tally in this contest. Bjugstad also secured the win with the lone shootout goal against Joey Daccord. Through 12 games, Bjugstad has two goals, six helpers, 19 shots on net, 15 hits, 11 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-5 rating in a middle-six role.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Maccelli - Extends point streak with goal Maccelli scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kraken.

Impact Maccelli tallied at 6:07 of the first period to tie the game at 1-1. It also gave him a nine-game point streak consisting of two goals and eight assists. The 23-year-old has been among the most consistent forwards in the league after shaking off his early slump. He's added 21 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 12 appearances while continuing to see second-line usage for the Coyotes.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Barrett Hayton - Scores first goal Hayton scored a goal on two shots in the Coyotes' 4-3 shootout win over the Kraken on Tuesday.

Impact Hayton scored a power-play goal in the second period to give the Coyotes a 2-1 lead. This goal marks Hayton's first goal and point of the season as he has struggled mightily to begin the year. Even amid the struggles, Hayton continues to occupy a role on the top line and first power-play unit for the Coyotes.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Schmaltz - Two assists in shootout win Schmaltz recorded two assists along with two shots in the Coyotes' 4-3 shootout win over the Kraken on Tuesday.

Impact Schmaltz picked up helpers on goals by Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton. This performance gives him multiple points in two of his last three games as he is off to another terrific start offensively with 12 points in 12 games. The former Blackhawk should continue to be a major part of the Coyotes' offense playing on the top line and top power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clayton Keller - Two points in shootout win Keller scored a goal and an assist along with one shot in the Coyotes' 4-3 shootout win over the Kraken on Tuesday.

Impact Keller knotted the game at 3-3 with a one-timer on the power play that was blasted past Joey Daccord. He would also pick up a helper on Barrett Hayton's goal. The American forward is off to another terrific start, picking up points in six of his last nine games and scoring 11 points in 12 games so far. He should continue to be a major part of the Coyotes' top line and top power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Ingram - Solid in victory Ingram stopped 35 of 38 shots in the Coyotes' 4-3 shootout win over the Kraken on Tuesday.

Impact Ingram was great Tuesday, posting a .921 save percentage in the win over the Kraken. This game marks the third straight win for Ingram as he improves his record to 4-1-0 with a 2.47 GAA and a .919 save percentage. The former Predator should be expected to split starts with Karel Vejmelka moving forward. Thursday against the Blues could mark the next start for Ingram.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NHL roundup: Coyotes' Connor Ingram stops Kraken in SO Nov 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram (39) makes a save in the first period Seattle Kraken at Mullett A...

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM