All of a sudden, Coyotes defenseman Kevin Connauton looks like a different player.
Connauton, 27, is a typical blueliner who quietly goes about his business. He does the little things like taking away opponents’ sticks in front of the net, playing a key role on the penalty kill and battling for pucks along the boards.
But recently, Connauton has seen another part of his game flourish — offense.
With three goals in his past four games, Connauton is one of the Coyotes’ hottest goal scorers. The defenseman said the offensive outburst is a product of taking more shots when he sees the opportunities.