The Arizona Coyotes are getting healthier and healthier as defenseman Sean Durzi (lower body) is set to return from a one-game absence.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Before the game between the ‘Yotes and Philadelphia Flyers on Dec. 7, Durzi did not participate in warmups and was ultimately ruled out after being labeled a “game-time decision.”
This was because Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson’s hard hit on Durzi injured him on Dec. 4.
Tom Wilson gets a penalty for this hit on Sean Durzi pic.twitter.com/anS52LuVAg
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Durzi can be seen being able to skate following the blow, but was ruled out later on in the contest.
Now, Durzi makes a much-needed comeback to Arizona’s lineup as one of the more offensive-minded defenseman on the squad.
Additionally, it was evident that Durzi missing heavily impacted his team on the man-advantage.
Arizona went 0-for-3 on the power-play versus the Flyers, and were unable to construct many opportunities to score.
So far, Durzi has five goals and eight assists for 13 points in 24 games in his first season in the valley.
Furthermore, he has seven points (3 G, 4 A) on the power-play.
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Alec Cipollini is a reporter of the Arizona Coyotes and Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account @AlecCipollini
