In what will be remembered as their final game in Arizona, the Coyotes delivered a thrilling performance, defeating the Edmonton Oilers with a convincing 5-2 victory. The win provided dedicated fans with one last fond memory in the state that has been home to the franchise for nearly three decades.

Earlier this week, news broke that Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo had planned to sell the hockey operations of the team to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith in a monumental $1.2 billion deal. On Thursday, the NHL officially announced the agreement, effectively making Wednesday's game the Coyotes' official final appearance in Arizona.

Emotions ran high amongst the players and coaching staff as they took to the ice for their last game in Arizona. Following the impressive win, Coyotes forward Clayton Keller expressed his desire to give their loyal fans a memorable performance. "This is the last one in Arizona for a little bit, and we wanted to have a good effort, show that to the fans," Keller said.

Coyotes coach André Tourigny praised the team's resilience in the face of adversity throughout the season. "There were a lot of emotions, and there was a lot of sadness," Tourigny said. "We've gone through a bit of adversity, and I'm really proud of the way the players responded."

Relocation rumors had been swirling around the Coyotes for years, and the planned move to Mullett Arena in 2022 seemed to seal the team's fate. However, there may still be hope for hockey in Arizona. The NHL's announcement grants Alex Meruelo the rights to the Coyotes if he can construct "a new, state-of-the-art facility suitable for an NHL team" within the next five years. In the meantime, Ryan Smith will take control of the Coyotes' assets while forming an expansion team in Salt Lake City.

The Coyotes concluded their season on a high note, with goals from Liam O'Brien, Matias Maccelli, Lawson Crouse, Dylan Guenther, and Sean Durzi. Goaltender Connor Ingram made an impressive 25 saves, securing his 23rd win of the season.

As the Coyotes bid farewell to Arizona, uncertainty looms over the future of hockey in the state. Fans will eagerly await the developments surrounding a potential new facility and hope that the Coyotes find a permanent home in Arizona once again.