Conor Garland and Michael Bunting understand the bottom line. They know their job is to help the the Coyotes win as many games as possible for however many games they end up playing with the big club.
But for the rookies, each of whom made their NHL debuts this month, the Coyotes’ latest road trip meant more than a lackluster 1-3 record. For each of them, it was their first NHL road trip — and the destinations gave added context to a trek neither player will soon forget.
Garland made his NHL debut on Dec. 8 against the San Jose Sharks at Gila River Arena.