The San Jose Sharks on Tuesday discovered what several other NHL teams have found out so far this season: the Arizona Coyotes aren’t easy to beat inside their cozy, new temporary home.
But the Sharks, after trailing by one in the first period, got even-strength goals from Nico Sturm and Matt Nieto in the second and third periods, respectively, to help earn a 4-2 win over the Coyotes in their first visit to 5,000-seat Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona.
Kevin Labanc and Jaycob Megna also scored and goalie Kaapo Kahkonen finished with 24 saves, including five on four failed Coyotes power plays, as the Sharks snapped a three-game losing streak.