Coyotes Take on Senators in Ottawa

The Coyotes look to string a couple of wins together as they head to Ottawa to take on the Senators on Sunday afternoon.

The Arizona Coyotes were able to snap a seven game losing streak on Thursday night when they defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1. Mike Smith made 24 saves and goals were scored by Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Martin Hanzal and Sam Gagner.

Keith Yandle, a subject of various trade rumors, collected an assist on Thursday. This puts Yandle at 27 assists on the year, which puts him in the top five among NHL defensemen.

Jan 20, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Keith Yandle (3) skates with the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona (17-25-6) was largely aided by firing 45 shots on goal. It was their highest amount of shots on goal in game this season. Hanzal, who had six of those shots, is considering day-to-day and possible of staying in the lineup for today’s contest.

Today’s opponent, the Ottawa Senators, are looking to bounce back from a 6-3 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Bobby Ryan, Mika Zibanejad and Alex Chiasson netted the goals while Robin Lehner made 35 saves.

The Senators are currently in limbo in the Eastern Conference. They’re 11 points away from the second wild card position and need to gain some momentum quickly in order to get back in the race.