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Game-deciding goals Domingue allowed to Rangers and Isles were ‘stoppable,’ says Tippett

Arizona Coyotes v New York Islanders

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 21: Louis Domingue #35 of the Arizona Coyotes takes a break during the second period against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on October 21, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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We’ve written quite a bit on Arizona’s franchise-worst start to the season, in which they’ve lost five straight games.

But according to head coach Dave Tippett, the Coyotes probably shouldn’t be mired in a winless streak.

“Louis [Domingue] is a little like our team,” Tippett said, per the Arizona Republic. “He’s had stretches where he made some good saves but at the end of the day, the two winning goals -- the Islanders and New York [Rangers] -- were both stoppable goals.”

Here’s the Isles goal Tippett was referring to, a shorthanded marker by Johnny Boychuk:

And here’s the Rangers goal, scored by Dan Girardi (FF to 1:45)

Both, you’ll notice, have some similarities -- long-range shots, third-period markers, scored by defensemen (and their first goals of the season, coincidentally).

The Domingue storyline has become a compelling one in the desert. Signed to a two-year extension this summer, the 24-year-old was expected to “take that next step” in his progression this season.

“He’s been solid,” GM John Chayka said of Domingue. “It looked like he had a good summer and came in in good shape.

“Louis’ got the talent to do it. It’s now doing it.”

The Coyotes are in Philly tonight to close out their six-game roadie, and Domingue will get the start. He’ll look to improve on his dreadful numbers -- 5.03 GAA, .851 save percentage -- and hopefully backstop his club to just its second win of the season.