Matias Maccelli Extends Scoring Streak With Three-Point Outing
Arizona Coyotes left wing Matias Maccelli led all scorers with three points in Friday's 5-3 win over the Senators. He produced a pair of power-play assists and capped off the scoring with an empty-net goal. Arizona was stuck on a 14-game losing streak ahead of Friday's action, but Maccelli has found ways to stay productive during the team's bad spell, and Friday marked his fifth consecutive outing with at least one point. He's had three goals and four assists in total during the run. Maccelli is close to setting his new scoring record, having collected 43 points (11 goals, 32 assists) through 60 games. Clayton Keller (upper body) is the lone Coyote with more points than him this season.
Arizona Coyotes left wing Matias Maccelli registered two assists in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Colorado. Maccelli's playmaking helped the Coyotes grab the lead twice, but the Avalanche still found a way to win. Maccelli's first helper came in a power-play situation. The talented winger has totaled 28 assists for the entire campaign and boasts 36 points through 54 outings. However, Maccelli has notched only five points since the turn of the year as the Coyotes have started to struggle -- they have lost nine games in a row, averaging only 2.22 goals over the stretch.
Arizona Coyotes left wing Matias Maccelli (upper body) isn't expected to miss a lot of time, with Coyotes insider Craig Morgan noting that he's going to be "OK" after the talented winger took a puck to the face in Thursday's contest versus Columbus. Maccelli needed major dental work to get himself fixed, but he should be ready for action soon. However, it's unclear if he's good to go on Saturday against the Jets. The Coyotes will be desperate to have him in the lineup after also losing Barrett Hayton (upper body) Thursday night. Maccelli has posted the fourth-most points among Coyotes forwards this season, scoring two goals and registering nine assists in 16 appearances.
Matias Maccelli Exits After Taking Puck To The Face Thursday
Arizona Coyotes forward Matias Maccelli exited Thursday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets and will not return after taking a puck to the face. The forward lost some teeth in the incident and skated just 6:04 in the contest before departing. A fourth-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Maccelli has notched two goals and 11 points in 16 games on the season while getting 25 shots on goal in that time, including Thursday's action. He is seeing nearly identical usage this season as he did last year with 15:47 of average ice time per game in a middle-six role. He could potentially be out short-term depending on the severity of the injury to his mouth.
Matias Maccelli Agrees To Three-Year Extension With Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes winger Matias Maccelli will be extending his stay in the desert after signing a three-year extension with the team. The deal comes with a $3.425 million average annual value. The 22-year-old was a restricted free agent after finishing off his entry-level contract. Maccelli stood out as one of the top-scoring rookies last season in the NHL, posting 49 points across 64 appearances. He led all first-year players with 38 assists. The Finnish winger could easily be a 60-point guy if he avoids injuries next season.
Arizona Coyotes left wing Matias Maccelli (lower body) has been ruled out for six weeks. He was injured in Friday's 2-1 win over L.A. and heads to the self as the second-best scoring rookie this season in the NHL. The 22-year-old has bagged 22 points across 30 outings. AHL standout Michael Carcone is set to replace him in the lineup Tuesday against Colorado. The 26-year-old tops the scoring list in the American Hockey League with 42 points in just 27 games. His only 21 NHL appearances came last season and Carcone has posted four goals and two assists in the big league.
Arizona Coyotes left wing Matias Maccelli made an early exit in Friday's 2-1 shootout win over L.A., leaving because of a lower-body injury. He managed to take just three shifts in the game and completed 2:40 of action. The 22-year-old Finland native has been one of the top-scoring rookies in the league this season, posting 22 points in 30 appearances. He will hope to make a quick recovery to keep battling with Seattle's Matty Beniers for the top scorers honors among first-year players. The Coyotes are back in action on Tuesday against Colorado.
Arizona Coyotes left wing Matias Maccelli was back in the lineup Sunday against Minnesota, and he returned with a bang, handing out two assists in a 4-3 defeat. The 22-year-old had sat out a pair of games as a healthy scratch. Maccelli has shown some very good upside this season, posting 13 points in 18 games. Only Seattle's Matty Beniers (15) has managed more among all first-year players in the league. The Coyotes are on their way to having another poor season and the team is giving its youngsters plenty of opportunities to shine. Maccelli has benefitted from it, and managers in deeper leagues should definitely an eye on him.
