With seven of their next eight games coming against Pacific Division opponents, the Coyotes knew they needed to make a statement against the Calgary Flames as they began a crucial stretch against several division rivals.
Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper made sure that statement was delivered.
In addition to stopping 37 shots in a 3-0 shutout win for the Coyotes on Saturday, Kuemper also incited a brawl against the Flames in which he slammed an opponent to the ice.
Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau cross-checked Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers to the ice after Demers shoved Gaudreau moments before.