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Coyotes' Alex Goligoski: Tallies 12th goal

The score moves Goligoski two goals within the career-high he posted in 2010-11. He's managed to accomplish that behind a career-best 10.4 shooting percentage. His 35 points are right in line with where he's been the last few years with the Coyotes and Stars, but Goligoski is killing owners with a minus-27 rating. The poor plus/minus combined with a shooting percentage nearly 6.0 percent higher than his career norm (4.8 percent) doesn't make Golisgoski an attractive fantasy asset for next season.

Coyotes' Alex Goligoski: Nets pair of goals in high-scoring affair

Goligoski's first goal was rather odd, as the puck got caught in Cam Ward's skate and the goalie unknowingly carried it with him back into the cage. The American defenseman has been averaging over 23 minutes per game with a secure spot on the secondary power-play unit. Goligoski is one of three Coyotes whose contract could last all the way through the 2020-21 campaign before hitting unrestricted free-agent status, and he's proven that he can be an offensive force for a young team in a competitive Pacific Division.

Coyotes' Alex Goligoski: Returning Sunday

Goligoski missed three games to be with his family for the birth of his second child. The 32-year-old blueliner has just one point in his last seven games but has already posted his fifth straight 30-point season. Goligoski will look to use Arizona's upcoming five-game homestand as a momentum boost in his return.

Coyotes' Alex Goligoski: Remains away from team

Goligoski can thus be ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Avalanche. With the team returning home to Phoenix for the second half of its back-to-back set Sunday against the Canucks, it's possible the blueliner will be ready to rejoin the lineup then. Even if he's not back Sunday, it's unlikely the Coyotes' second-most productive defenseman will be out much longer.

Coyotes' Alex Goligoski: Will not play Monday

Goligoski will be ruled out for Monday, but there is not yet a timetable for his return. The 32-year-old defenseman has nine goals and 30 points on the season. He should return either Wednesday against the Canucks or Saturday against Colorado.