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Coyotes' Calvin Pickard: Suffers loss in season finale

The 2018-19 season was one to forget for Pickard. He started the season with the Flyers, but after a poor start, the Coyotes claimed him off waivers. However, Arizona didn't have a need for him immediately despite a lower-body injury to Antti Raanta, so Pickard played in the minors. He finally debuted in Arizona during January, but in six appearances with the Coyotes, he went 0-4-0 with an .892 save percentage. Overall, Pickard posted a 4-6-2 record, 3.86 GAA and an .875 save percentage in 17 NHL games this season. He will be an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Coyotes' Calvin Pickard: Between pipes Saturday

With the 'Yotes trying to chase down a wild-card spot, the club relied heavily on Darcy Kuemper, which limited Pickard to just two relief appearances in the last 22 games. The organization will reward the 26-year-old for his patience by giving him the final start of the year. Heading into the offseason, Pickard will be an unrestricted free agent and may not have a spot in the desert once Antti Raanta (lower body) is fully fit. Pickard will have to hope his 4-5-2 record and 3.84 GAA in 16 appearances for Arizona and Philadelphia is enough to earn him a roster spot somewhere next season.

Coyotes' Calvin Pickard: Struggles in relief

Pickard has now given up three or more goals in three of four appearances with Arizona and has yet to put his name in the winning column. With Darcy Kuemper playing well most nights, there is no reason Pickard should be in your lineup.

Coyotes' Calvin Pickard: Torched by Flames

Calgary's final goal was scored into an empty net. Pickard is now 0-3-0 as a Coyote with a 3.41 GAA and .902 save percentage, and he poses little threat to Darcy Kuemper's current spot at the top of the depth chart.

Coyotes' Calvin Pickard: Making surprise start

Despite previous reports that Darcy Kuemper would get the nod Monday, it will in fact be Pickard who tends the twine. It will be just the third appearance in goal for the 26-year-old since joining the Coyotes, having lost his previous two outings with a 3.08 GAA. The flip in netminders likely means Kuemper will start Tuesday's clash with Edmonton.