Summary
Despite two goals from Marian Hossa, the Blackhawks lost 3-2 in the shootout to the Coyotes. Hossa scored in the second period for a 1-0 lead, and forced overtime 2-2 in the third. The Coyotes received goals from Shane Doan to tie the game 1-1 and from Antoine Vermette for a 2-1 third-period lead. Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp failed to convert in the shootout. Lucas Lessio and Vermette connected for Arizona.
Key moments
Andrew Shaw’s slap shot in overtime appeared to deflect off goalie Mike Smith and across the goal line with 16 seconds to play, but an official review determined the puck didn’t completely cross the line. Just a few seconds earlier, Coyotes defenseman Keith Yandle was denied by Antti Raanta on a breakaway.
Big save
Mike Smith sealed a Coyotes win by stonewalling Patrick Sharp’s shootout attempt. Smith also provided a sliding stuff of Toews.
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Tribune’s three stars
Smith. The Coyotes goalie recorded 36 saves, including all four shots in overtime; 2. Hossa. The winger has scored four goals in two games; 3. Vermette. The Coyotes center provided the deciding goal in the shootout.
Quote
“We didn’t want to fool ourselves thinking we were going to have our way with them.” – Hawks coach Joel Quenneville on the Coyotes, a team they beat 6-1 in the last meeting.
Big number
0. The Blackhawks came up empty on all four power-play opportunities.