Arizona vs Minnesota Prediction: the Coyotes Won't Be Able to Win

Prediction for the NHL match between Arizona vs Minnesota, which will take place on March 8th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Arizona returned to their usual tournament position gradually. The Coyotes had a surprisingly strong beginning and stayed inside the playoff zone for a while. However, they failed to make it further. They started a losing streak at the end of January, scoring only two points in 14 games. They lost in overtime to Nashville and Winnipeg, 4-5 and 3-4, and failed 12 more times in regulation time. They beat Ottawa and Washington 5-3 and 5-2 but suffered a 2-5 defeat to Chicago the day before. As a result, they are currently in 13th place in the Western Conference standings.

Minnesota has had a disappointing season, especially considering their history of participating in the Stanley Cup. There are serious problems that need to be addressed. Even the change of head coach did not lead to significant progress. John Hynes' appointment briefly uplifted the team, but the burst of activity was short-lived. In February and March, the Wild lost to Carolina 2-3, Nashville 1-6, and St. Louis 1-3. They only broke the streak of failures the day before when they defeated San Jose 4:3. The visitors are currently in 12th position in the Western Conference standings, nine points behind the top-8.

Arizona and Minnesota are neighboring teams in the Western Conference standings - 13th and 12th place, with a nine-point gap between them. The Coyotes have already accepted their fate and are waiting for the end of the season. Conversely, the Wild still have a slim chance of making it to the playoffs. They are nine points away from the top 8, but it is possible to make up this gap in the remaining games. The upcoming battle presents an excellent opportunity for Minnesota to gain two points, as the Coyotes at home failed the last seven matches. 

Arizona has been struggling lately, losing almost every game while somehow enjoying goal-rich hockey. In the previous nine games, they have scored and conceded 66 goals. The hosts have missed an average of 5.50 goals per game in their last four home games, which is a weak defense. The Wild should take advantage of this.