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Coyotes look to continue win streak vs. Flames

The Phoenix Coyotes' current winning streak has put them very much in the mix for a Western Conference playoff spot. Right behind them are the Calgary Flames. The Coyotes look for a season-high fourth straight victory while trying to continue their recent success against the visiting Flames on Thursday night. After enduring a stretch where it dropped 12 of 15 games, Phoenix...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  3 days ago

Monday on FOX Sports Arizona Plus: Coyotes at Canucks, 8:00 p.m.

A season-high five-game winning streak has helped vault the Phoenix Coyotes into the Western Conference playoff picture. The Coyotes have already knocked off two of the conference's division leaders during their run, and they'll look to add the Northwest-leading Vancouver Canucks to the list Monday night at Rogers Arena. After putting together just one three-game winning...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  5 hours ago

Coyotes shut down Blackhawks

Mike Smith made 38 saves for his third shutout of the season to help the Phoenix Coyotes win their fifth straight game, 3-0 over the fading Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. Radim Vrbata, Boyd Gordon and Kyle Chipchura scored for the Coyotes, three points behind Chicago in the Western Conference standings. Phoenix is in eighth place in the West, two points ahead of Colorado...
Via AP on Fox  |  18 hours ago

Smith shuts out Blackhawks in Coyotes' win

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Mike Smith stopped 38 shots for his third shutout this season and the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 Saturday night. Radim Vrbata, Boyd Gordon and Kyle Chipchura scored for the Coyotes, who won their fifth straight to pull within three points of Chicago in the Western Conference standings. Phoenix stands in eighth place in the West, just...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  19 hours ago

Stars fall flat in loss to Coyotes

DALLAS (AP) -- The Phoenix Coyotes' playoff push is well under way. Radim Vrbata scored his 25th goal, former Dallas backup Mike Smith made 28 saves and the Coyotes improved their playoff positioning with a 4-1 victory over the Stars on Tuesday night. Vrbata gave Phoenix a 2-1 lead at 14:30 of the second period when he tapped Rostislav Klesla's centering pass by goalie...
Via Fox Sports Southwest  |  4 days ago

Coyotes help playoff positioning, beat Stars

DALLAS (AP) -- The Phoenix Coyotes' playoff push is well under way. Radim Vrbata scored his 25th goal, former Dallas backup Mike Smith made 28 saves and the Coyotes improved their playoff positioning with a 4-1 victory over the Stars on Tuesday night. Vrbata gave Phoenix a 2-1 lead at 14:30 of the second period when he tapped Rostislav Klesla's centering pass by goalie...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  4 days ago

Vrbata scores 23rd, Coyotes hold off Senators

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Radim Vrbata scored early in the third period and the Phoenix Coyotes withstood Ottawa's quick answer to beat the Senators 3-2 on Tuesday night. Phoenix took a two-goal lead on Vrbata's team-leading 23rd goal 1:30 into the third period, but Ottawa's Chris Neil responded with his ninth just 16 seconds later. Mike Smith kept the Senators from scoring...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  18 days ago

Coyotes look to snap road skid vs. Stars

The Phoenix Coyotes are riding high after defeating two of the Western Conference's elite clubs. The Dallas Stars' schedule may give them a chance to string some wins together. The Coyotes attempt to match their longest overall winning streak of the season and snap a long road slide when they face the Stars on Tuesday night. Phoenix (24-21-8) went 3-5-4 last month, but...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  5 days ago

Radim Vrbata: to keep or not to keep

Radim Vrbata will be a free agent after this season, and the Coyotes will have to way the pros and cons of keeping the 8 year veteran. Since Vrbata was drafted in 1999 by Colorado, he has played for the Avalanche, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Lightening, and Coyotes. He has amassed 148 career goals and 175 career assists. His work on the power play is a great asset on any team, as Vrbata...
Via Yotes Notes  |  May 05, 2011

Coyotes 3, Senators 2

Radim Vrbata scored early in the third period and the Phoenix Coyotes withstood Ottawa's quick answer to beat the Senators 3-2 on Tuesday night. Phoenix took a two-goal lead on Vrbata's team-leading 23rd goal 1:30 into the third period, but Ottawa's Chris Neil responded with his ninth just 16 seconds later. Mike Smith kept the Senators from scoring again, making 12...
Via AP on Fox  |  18 days ago

Radim Vrbata helps Coyotes snap losing skid

Radim Vrbata scored a pair of goals two minutes apart early in the third period and the Coyotes hung on to beat the Wild 4-2 Saturday.

Phoenix Coyotes resign Radim Vrbata

As the free agent frenzy calms down, the Coyotes announced they have resigned veteran winger Radim Vrbata to a multi-year contract. Vrbata scored 19 goals and had 29 assists in 79 games with the Coyotes last season. He is a good veteran winger who has good speed and is creative in the offensive zone. He was one of the most lethal Coyotes on the power play last season as he scored...
Via Yotes Notes  |  July 03, 2011

Vrbata, Coyotes hold off late rally by Senators

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Radim Vrbata scored early in the third period and the Phoenix Coyotes withstood Ottawa's quick answer to beat the Senators 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Via SI.com  |  18 days ago

Vrbata helps Coyotes snap four-game skid

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Radim Vrbata scored a pair of goals two minutes apart early in the third period and the Phoenix Coyotes hung on to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 Saturday night. Daymond Langkow and Ray Whitney also scored for Phoenix, which ended a four-game skid. Pierre-Marc Bouchard and Matt Cullen scored for Minnesota, 1-6-3 in its past 10 games. With the game tied 1-1...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  December 31, 2011

Stars dominated in 4-1 loss to Coyotes

Final Dallas 1 - Phoenix 4 There are a lot of ways to react to a loss like the one that Dallas had last night: Anger, embarrassment, indignation, pity, sadness but I felt only one thing, apathy. I just couldn't get angry over how poorly the Stars played in one of the most critical games of the season because that's what the Stars have become this year. They are a team that...
Via Stars of Big D  |  4 days ago

Coyotes hand Wild another tough loss

Radim Vrbata scored a pair of goals two minutes apart early in the third period, and the Phoenix Coyotes hung on to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 Saturday night. Daymond Langkow and Ray Whitney also scored for Phoenix, which ended a four-game skid. Pierre-Marc Bouchard and Matt Cullen scored for Minnesota, who is now 1-6-3 in its past 10 games. With the game tied 1-1, Vrbata took...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 31, 2011

Vrbata’s lone goal stands in shootout session

Radim Vrbata continued on with his recent hot streak as he scored his 15th goal of the year. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) In front of a soldout crowd of predominately Blackhawks fans, the Coyotes got their fourth straight victory in defeating the defending Stanley Cup champs 3-2 in a shootout. Radim Vrbata was the only player on either team to score during the shootout...
Via Howlin' Hockey  |  February 12, 2011

Coyotes 5, Sharks 3

Lauri Korpikoski scored two goals to lead the Phoenix Coyotes to a 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. Down by two goals late, the Sharks' Patrick Marleau scored with 32 seconds left, but the Coyotes' Radim Vrbata scored at 19:59. With one of the worst home records in the league, Phoenix's picked up its 11th at home this season (26 points), and only...
Via AP on Fox  |  7 days ago

Vrbata scores twice, leads Coyotes over Ducks

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Radim Vrbata scored a pair of goals and the Phoenix Coyotes beat the reeling Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Wednesday night. Keith Yandle had a goal and an assist and Oliver Ekman-Larsson also scored for the Coyotes, who have won four of six. Vrbata has five goals in his past three games and a team-high 11 overall. Saku Koivu had his second goal in as many games...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  November 23, 2011

Coyotes-Canucks Preview

A season-high five-game winning streak has helped vault the Phoenix Coyotes into the Western Conference playoff picture. The Coyotes have already knocked off two of the conference's division leaders during their run, and they'll look to add the Northwest-leading Vancouver Canucks to the list Monday night at Rogers Arena. After putting together just one three-game winning...
Via AP on Fox  |  6 hours ago

Radim Vrbata helps Phoenix Coyotes top Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in shootout

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Via Star Tribune  |  December 05, 2011

Radim Vrbata's two goals help Coyotes down Ducks

Radim Vrbata's confidence continues to grow as he scores two goals and lifts the Coyotes to a 4-2 win over the Ducks at home on Wednesday night.

Vrbata helps rallying Coyotes top Wings in SO

Radim Vrbata's shootout goal completed Phoenix's late comeback and gave the Coyotes a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  March 05, 2011

Panthers' home streak snapped by Coyotes

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) -- Radim Vrbata and Ray Whitney scored goals to lift the Phoenix Coyotes to a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. The Coyotes won for just the second time in six games. Mike Smith stopped 19 shots before leaving with 16:31 left in the third period because of a non-contact injury. Jason LaBarbera relieved Smith and made six saves, including...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  December 20, 2011

Vrbata's 25th helps Coyotes down Stars (AP)

The Phoenix Coyotes' playoff push is well under way. Radim Vrbata scored his 25th goal, former Dallas backup Mike Smith made 28 saves and the Coyotes improved their playoff positioning with a 4-1 victory over the Stars on Tuesday night. Vrbata gave Phoenix a 2-1 lead at 14:30 of the second period when he tapped Rostislav Klesla's centering pass by goalie Kari Lehtonen.
Via Yahoo! Sports  |  4 days ago
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