Coyotes complete sweep of Canadiens, Sens, Leafs

A trip to eastern Canada appears to have been just what the Arizona Coyotes needed.

Less than a week ago, Arizona had not won a game in regulation all season, posting a record of 2-15-3 with an overtime and shootout win to their credit. But, after kicking off a four-game Canadian road trip with a loss in Winnipeg, the Coyotes reeled off a trio of victories as they moved through Quebec and Ontario.

First, Arizona scored a pair of third period goals to cap a comeback over the Montreal Canadiens, finally earning their first regulation win of the season. Next up was the Ottawa Senators, who the Coyotes defeated in overtime on the strength of an Anthony Duclair hat trick.

And on Monday, Arizona spoiled hometown boy Auston Matthews' 100th career game by defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs, picking up another regulation victory in the process.

Even with the three-game streak, the Coyotes remain in the NHL's basement, but defeating a trio of 2017 playoff teams while on the road is no small feat for a young club.

Now they return home for games against division rivals from San Jose, Los Angeles and Vegas.