--In a low-level deal that impacts the minor-league system more than anything, the Coyotes obtained winger Marcel Hossa and goaltender Al Montoya from the Rangers for goaltender David Leneveu, wingers Josh Gratton and Fredrik Sjostrom and a conditional draft pick.

--RW Radim Vrbata and D Keith Ballard had assists. Vrbata took a game-high six shots.

--The Coyotes were out-shot 18-5 in the first period.

-- A key stretch occurred in the first period when Coyotes penalty-killers turned back a four-minute Blues power play after a double-minor.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"You have to be ready, not as soon as you stop the first puck, but you have to be ready as soon as the puck is dropped. Of course, it's nice when you get the lead." -- Goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, on his second shutout this season.

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