BLUES AT COYOTES
When: Friday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. CT
Where: Gila River Arena
Watch: FOX Sports Midwest, FOX Sports GO
Listen: Q94 93.9 fm 101 ESPN, NHL App
Season series presented by Scott Credit Union: Coyotes lead 3-1
THE SERIES SO FAR
Feb. 2: Blues 4, Coyotes 3
Justin Faulk scored what could stand as the goal of the year when he danced through the offensive zone and slid the puck five-hole past goalie Darcy Kuemper. Mike Hoffman, Vince Dunn and Ryan O’Reilly also scored and Jordan Binnington made 32 saves to extend the Blues’ winning streak for four games.
Feb. 4: Coyotes 4, Blues 3
The Arizona Coyotes had a 3-0 lead before Mike Hoffman finally scored for St. Louis with less than four minutes to go in regulation. The Blues would get another goal from Hoffman and one from Ryan O’Reilly in a late rally, which ultimately fell short. Coyotes goalie Antti Raanta made 40 saves in Arizona’s first road win of the season.
Feb. 6: Coyotes 3, Blues 1
Jakob Chychrun scored two goals, Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist and Darcy Kuemper made 24 saves in a 3-1 win for the Arizona Coyotes. It was the first time this season the Blues lost two straight. Robert Thomas scored the Blues’ only goal before leaving in the first period with a broken thumb.
Feb. 8: Coyotes 4, Blues 3 (SO)
The Blues were one second away from securing two points at home against the Coyotes, but Chesterfield native Clayton Keller scored the latest game-tying goal in Arizona / Winnipeg history. Ryan O’Reilly scored two goals in regulation, but the Coyotes won their third straight against the Blues.
THEY SAID IT
“We’re not looking to underestimate this team. It’s a good team that made the playoffs last year… It’s been a good challenge for us, but we’re looking at this as another chance to go in their building and try to close some games out.” – Robert Bortuzzo, on leaving for a three-game road trip in Arizona
“It’s unique for sure, playing a team this many times in a row. You get a feel for each other. It’s a different experience… We want to win, we want these points. We’re going to come and hopefully have a good weekend here in the desert. ” – Jordan Binnington on continuing a seven-game series against Arizona
BLUE NOTES
The Blues and Coyotes have met in a seven-game series once before – in the first round of the 1999 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Blues trailed the series 3-1 and would win the series in Game 7 thanks to an overtime game-winner from Pierre Turgeon… Jordan Binnington posted a 21-save shutout in his only career start in Arizona… The Blues have averaged 3.60 goals per game on the road this season, which ranks third overall in the League.
