The Detroit Red Wings (-140) head to take on the Arizona Coyotes (+120), who will be hoping to end their losing run, at Mullett Arena on Tuesday. The total is 6 (O: -115, U: -105)Detroit (18-17-7) is playing the second of a back-to-back after suffering a high-scoring 6-3 loss against the Avalanche yesterday, their third defeat in a row away from home.
The Red Wings committed five penalties in the game, conceding two power play goals. David Perron, Andrew Copp, and Ben Chiarot scored one apiece for the Red Wings. Perron added an assist to share the scoring lead with Michael Rasmussen, who had two assists. Ville Husso started in the loss and saved only 17 of 22 shots against (.772%).
Arizona (13-25-5) dropped their ninth straight game, falling 2-1 to the Jets on Sunday. Clayton Keller was the only player to score for the Coyotes. Karel Vejmelka saved 22 of 24 shots in the loss.
HEAD TO HEAD
The Red Wings won the first meeting between the teams this season, a 4-3 (SO) victory in November. Filip Hronek (1G 1A), Tyler Bertuzzi (0G 2A), and Lucas Raymond (0G 2A) each had two points to lead Detroit. Nick Schmaltz and Jakob Chychrun each had two points (1G 1A) to lead Arizona. Husso got the win despite allowing three goals on 24 shots (.875%).
FACING OFF
Detroit is averaging 3.10 goals per game for the season, 19th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Coyotes team that is allowing 3.63 goals a game (26th). Meanwhile, Arizona has found the net 2.65 times a game on average, 28th in the league, and the Red Wings are allowing opponents to score 3.40 goals per game (23rd).
Arizona averages fewer shots per game (25.1) than any other team in the league, though the team’s 10.7% shooting percentage ranks 11th. With an average of 29.1 attempts, Detroit ranks 26th. Don’t be surprised to see several power play opportunities for the Red Wings, as the Coyotes have been penalized 4.60 times a game, third-most in the NHL, for an average of 11.00 minutes (fifth-highest).
The visitors are averaging 3.52 penalties (7th-fewest in the league) and 7.52 penalty minutes a game (4th-fewest).The Red Wings’ 20.00% power play percentage ranks 22nd in the league, while the Coyotes are 25th with a conversion rate of 19.40%. When it comes to penalty killing, Detroit has the league’s 23rd-ranked PK% at 75.00%, while Arizona is 27th at 73.29%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 39 points this season, Dylan Larkin is the top skater for the Red Wings. He has 14 goals and 25 assists in 41 games. In the net, Husso (14-9-5) is Detroit’s top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 2.99 GAA and a .902% save percentage.
Keller leads the Coyotes in scoring with 38 points. He has 15 goals and 23 assists in 43 games. Vejmelka (11-16-4) is the top goalie for Arizona with a goals against average of 3.34. He has a save percentage of .902%.
HOME AND AWAY
Detroit is 7-8-4 away from home this season. Arizona is seeking to end a three-game home losing streak this season. Meanwhile, the Red Wings are 3-3 without a day off and 3-3 playing with a rest disadvantage. The Coyotes are 1-2 with a rest advantage.
SportsTips’ NHL Pick:
Detroit Red Wings (-130)
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