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Looking to end their eight-year playoff drought, the Arizona Coyotes have been in the thick of the race throughout the 2019-20 season.
However, when the NHL was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Coyotes were out of a postseason spot in the Western Conference, and it was going to take some better play down the stretch for them to push their way in after losing their final two games before the pause.
Whether or not the NHL season resumes, the Coyotes will be facing an important offseason, especially with star forward Taylor Hall set to hit free agency.