Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand (63) checks Vancouver Canucks' Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Vancouver Canucks at Boston Bruins 11/28/2021

Dec. 29, 2021 05:56 AM EST

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) makes a save in front of Arizona Coyotes center Tyler Pitlick (17) in the second period during an NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Faulk scores twice, Blues beat Coyotes 4-1 in unique series

By John Marshall Feb. 12, 2021 11:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, file photo, Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet motions to one of his players during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings in Glendale, Ariz. Bolstered by a taste of playoff success, the Coyotes are aiming to go even deeper in a unique 2021 season with roster additions who are expected to add a level of toughness and tenacity. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Coyotes add grit after first postseason trip in 8 years

By John Marshall Jan. 05, 2021 03:21 PM EST

Colorado Avalanche's Nikita Zadorov (16) is checked by Arizona Coyotes' Vinnie Hinostroza (13) during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Edmonton, Alberta, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Coyotes looking to build off first playoff run in 8 years

By John Marshall Aug. 20, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

FILE - This Jan. 6, 2019, file photo shows Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson skating against the New York Rangers during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Glendale, Ariz. Coyotes captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson labored through the first part of the 2019-20 season as a knee injury lingered. The time off during the NHL's shutdown and a trip home to Sweden allowed the defenseman a chance to heal, giving the Coyotes a boost as the postseason nears. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Healthy Ekman-Larsson ready to give Coyotes a playoff boost

By John Marshall Jul. 08, 2020 12:54 PM EDT