In an exciting NHL matchup on Friday night, the Carolina Hurricanes will face off against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena. With both teams looking to make their mark, there are a couple of players that have caught the attention of NHL enthusiasts.

For the Hurricanes, all eyes are on Martin Necas. The 25-year-old forward has been in impressive form recently, netting four goals in his last five games. Necas currently sits as the third-leading scorer for the Hurricanes, boasting 35 points (16 goals, 19 assists) in 47 games this season. While his numbers may be lower than his breakout campaign last year, where he accumulated an impressive 71 points, Necas has proven to be a crucial piece for Carolina. With nine points in his last nine games, the Hurricanes hope that Necas continues his fine form to boost the team's chances of success on Friday.

On the other side of the ice, the Arizona Coyotes have struggled this season, enduring a disappointing seven-game losing streak. However, one player shines bright for the struggling team - Clayton Keller. The 25-year-old forward is on the verge of another milestone, as he sits just one point away from reaching 50 points for the season. If Keller registers a point in Friday's game, he will become the fifth player in Coyotes history to achieve at least four 50-point seasons. Joining the ranks of esteemed names like Shane Doan, Jeremy Roenick, Keith Tkachuk, and Radim Vrbata would be a testament to Keller's consistency and offensive prowess. Though the Coyotes' recent loss to the Minnesota Wild left Keller without any points, his contribution throughout the season has been crucial, leading the team's scoring charts.

While the focus may be on the experienced players, there is also emerging talent to watch out for on the Coyotes' side. Logan Cooley, the 19-year-old forward and the third overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, has showcased his potential in his rookie season. Despite the team's setbacks, Cooley has managed to accumulate 26 points (seven goals, 19 assists) in 52 games. Playing alongside Barrett Hayton (23) and Dylan Guenther (20), Cooley represents the promising future of the Coyotes, highlighting the team's young and rising talent.

As the Hurricanes look to build on their recent success and the Coyotes aim to break free from their losing streak, Friday's game promises to be an intense and intriguing battle. Will Necas continue his scoring spree for the Hurricanes, or will Keller make history with another 50-point season? And can Cooley make a statement as an emerging star for the Coyotes? NHL fans will eagerly await the answers as these talented players take the ice.