Arizona's Connor Timmins was selected by the Colorado Avalanche, 32nd overall, in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft... Colorado goalie Darcy Kuemper was acquired from the Coyotes this past summer and played in Arizona for two seasons.
HISTORY
The Avs currently hold a 72-51-19 franchise mark against Arizona, including contests when the franchises were in Quebec and Winnipeg respectively. Since relocating to Denver, Colorado has held a 55-31-11 record against the franchise.
This season, the Avs have defeated the Coyotes twice, once in a shootout. The two teams will compete in their final contest on March 3.
ROSTER REPORT
Nathan MacKinnon, captain for the Central Division All-Star Team, has undergone surgery and will see ice on Feb. 10 against Tampa Bay at the earliest. He will not participate in the All-Star Game.
INJURY REPORT
Nathan MacKinnon is out through the All-Star Game. Ryan Murray remains sidelined due to an upper body injury. Bowen Byram continues to sit out due to lingering concerns over past head injuries. Darren Helm is still day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Stefan Matteau is expected be out for a few more weeks while rehabbing a lower-body injury.
SCOUTING THE COYOTES
The Coyotes start a back-to-back in Colorado, returning home to face Calgary for their second leg. Against the Avs, Arizona is looking to snap a five-game losing streak. The Coyotes are eighth in the Central Division with a 10-29-4 record.
Currently, Arizona is 32nd in the league in power play (13 percent) and 31st in the league in penalty kill (71.9 percent).
(OPPOSING) PLAYER TO WATCH: Shayne Gostisbehere
Defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere is currently riding a four-game point streak, scoring one point in both one-goal games Arizona most recently played. Gostisbehere currently is tied for second on the team in points scored this season at 28 (eight goals, 20 assists), and holds second on the team in assists.
NUMBERS GAME
10
The Avs have tied their second longest winning streak in franchise history at 10 straight victories. The longest streak stands at 12 straight wins, from Jan. 10 - Feb. 7, 1999.
15-0-1
Colorado ended January with a 15-0-1 record through the month, tying the most wins and points earned per month in NHL history.
18
Since Nov. 3, the Avs have not lost a game on home ice, equaling an 18-game home winning streak. This mark secures the fifth longest winning stretch at home in NHL history.
NOTEBOOK
Cale Makar has recorded his 100th career assist and has also passed Ryan O'Reilly on the franchise power play points leaderboard, holding 32nd all time... Valeri Nichushkin has passed Matt Nieto on the franchise goals leaderboard and now stands at 69th all time.
