--G Ilya Bryzgalov's frustration showed through in the third period after the Coyotes fell behind 4-1. He flung his stick at the boards behind the net, narrowly missing referee Don Koharski.

--C Martin Hanzal, LW Daniel Winnik and D Keith Yandle and Keith Ballard had assists.

--The Coyotes lost 40 of 66 faceoffs, an area of the game where they usually fare much better.

--D Zbynek Michalek led all players with 24:24 of ice time.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"This was the biggest game of the year for us, and we got outplayed." -- Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky.

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