The Arizona Coyotes (11-6-2, 24 points) knew they needed to work on tightening up their defense against the high-flying and explosive St. Louis Blues (12-3-4, 28 points). Not only did they work hard enough to survive the champions’ Tuesday night onslaught that came at them wave after wave, they won in a shootout for a second consecutive night after shocking the Capitals 24 hours earlier. Wait, what?
What the Coyotes reaffirmed for themselves and revealed to any doubters is that their collective hearts are indeed intact and pumping with a resilient and impressive determination.