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Recap - Coyotes Defeat New Jersey 4-1

Arizona got a 35-save performance from Karel Vejmelka as the Coyotes handed New Jersey a 4-1 loss on Wednesday at Prudential Center.

Bettors who backed the Coyotes were rewarded as +172 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.0.

Lawson Crouse, Johan Larsson, Travis Boyd, and Dysin Mayo each scored for the Coyotes in the victory. Mayo opened the scoring for Arizona.

Karel Vejmelka turned in a 35-save effort for the Coyotes.

New Jersey got a goal from Nico Hischier in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

New Jersey got a 13-stop effort from MacKenzie Blackwood in the loss.

Arizona scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while New Jersey went 1-for-2 with the man advantage.

New Jersey outshot Arizona 36-17 in the game.

Arizona heads into a battle against the Islanders. New Jersey, meanwhile, will have their next action against Carolina.