The convincing Arizona Coyotes victory also saw Darcy Kuemper earn a shutout, keeping the team within reach of the playoff.
The Coyotes’ loss to the Anaheim Ducks earlier this week was a big setback for a team still in the playoff chase, but the rebound victory against the high-flying Calgary keeps them on track.
With a game advantage over the Minnesota Wild, the Coyotes could pull themselves back to within one point with another victory – while they have already leapt over the Colorado Avalanche in the standings.
Kuemper once again showed the Coyotes and the rest of the NHL that he truly belongs in the league, not just as a decent backup, but a legitimate starting option.