Sat 10/10/15 11:17 AM

Michalek netted the Coyotes' first goal of the season in the opener Friday against Los Angeles.
EDGE Analysis
Michalek sent a shot through traffic that deflected off a Kings player before beating Jonathan Quick 2:00 into the first period. It was a critical goal that paced the Coyotes all game. Michalek played the second-most minutes on the team (20:13) behind Oliver Ekman-Larsson. He also finished with a team-high plus-3 rating. If Arizona is for real this season, Michalek figures to benefit as a top pairing defenseman.