Yesterday, the Arizona Coyotes had one of their worst efforts of the season against the Minnesota Wild. After the first period, it looked like it would be more of the same, with the Coyotes digging themselves a two-goal hole. But the Coyotes dug deep and came back with an impressive 5-2 win.
The first period of the game was almost all Minnesota. Minnesota set the pace of the first period, keeping the Coyotes from setting up in the offensive zone and forcing them to play a back and forth style. And while Arizona struggled to keep up, the Wild scored the first two.