DETROIT, MI - APRIL 16: Ed Jovanovski #55 of the Phoenix Coyotes puts a glove in the face of Darren Helm #43 of the Detroit Red Wings in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Joe Louis Arena on April 16, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Coyotes Drop Game 2 To Red Wings, Come Home 0-2 In Series
The Coyotes looked like they didn't even belong on the same ice as the Red Wings when they went down 4-0 but they battled back and at least made it a game. Detroit won 4-3.
Coyotes Drop Game 2 To Red Wings, Come Home 0-2 In Series
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Phoenix Coyotes Vs. Detroit Red Wings: Game 2 Goes To Detroit, 4-3 After Gritty Comeback Attempt
There was a point early in the second period where the Phoenix Coyotes didn't look like they even belonged on the same ice as the Detroit Red Wings. The broadcasters called them the "Washington Generals" and openly speculated on pulling star goalie Ilya Bryzgolov.
But the Coyotes battled back from a 4-0 deficit with three power play goals to at least given themselves both a chance to tie the game late and some confidence and momentum coming home for Game 3. Detroit now leads the series 2-0 with the next meeting coming on Monday in Glendale at Jobbing.com arena.
The third period started with the momentum and possession in Phoenix' favor which translated into two power play goals from The Capitan, Shane Doan. The ability to take advantage of the extra man was a key going into this game and it certainly played out that way. Five of the seven goals scored were on the power play including all three from Phoenix.
Take away a few of the dumb penalties in the first period, and the Coyotes very well could be tied in the series instead of facing a must win scenario for Game 3.
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Phoenix Coyotes Vs. Detroit Red Wings: Dogs Wake Up But Still In Big Hole After Two, 4-1
There were two goals in the second period but unfortunately for the Coyotes, it was one per side and that's not how you make up a three-goal deficit. The period opened with a quick goal by the Red Wings as the home team dominated play and looked like they had the Desert Dogs ready to scamper home with their tails between their legs. But the Coyotes woke up and fought like corned dogs and at least managed to get on the board and play better for the rest of the period.
Thomas Holmstrom scored just 1:11 into the period on a tip-in with assists to Filppula and Datsyuk. Holmstrom snuck behind an inattentive defense for a clean tip in front of the net.
The Coyotes got in the scoring column with a power play goal by Radim Vrbata off a Keith Yandle pass. Vrbata's shot went between the defenders legs and snuck into the side of the net.
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Phoenix Coyotes Vs. Detroit Red Wings: Penalties Killing Coyotes, Red Wings Up 3-0 After 1st Period
In Game 1 the Phoenix Coyotes struck first and lost. Hopefully, that trend will continue in Game 2 but the deficit is deep. Detroit scored twice on power play goals and then put in a third on the rush. The Coyotes committed several silly penalties in the first period which put them in a 2-0 hole and then got beat by a brilliant play on the third.
The first goal came at 10:42 by Pavel Datsyuk with assists to Nicklas Lidstrom and Todd Bertuzzi. Datsyuk fired one in from up top while Ilya Bryzgolov was screened by activity in front of the crease.
The second power play goal came from Brian Rafalski at 15:50 with assists to Datsyuk and Tomas Holmstrom. Once again Bryzgolov was screened and Rafalski snuck a shot in under his stick.
The third goal at 19:01 came on a rebound by Darren Helm after Datsyuk made a great move to get a clean look at goal that was deflected straight to Helm. The Coyotes defense was no where to be seen.
The Coyotes are enough of an underdog in this series, they can't afford dumb penalties. 10 minutes in the period on penalty kill off three calls is not going to get it done.
Phoenix had eight shots on goal to nine for Detroit.
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Coyotes Attempt To Even Series Vs. Red Wings In Saturday Matinée
Folks in the desert will have to rise early on Saturday morning in order to see their hometown Phoenix Coyotes try to even the opening round series against the hated Detroit Red Wings. When the puck drops at 10 A.M. MST, the Yotes will attempt to rebound after a disappointing loss to the Wings on the first day of this postseason.
That game saw Phoenix get off to a hot start, with the Coyotes gaining a 1-0 lead on the heels of a Kyle Turris goal, but slowly giving way to the seasoned Red Wings, who went on to win 4-2.
The loss was taken in stride by the Coyotes, who know almost exactly what they will have to do in order to prevent another let down in the Motor City.
Most of their woes can be traced back to the power play, or lack thereof. A power play long noted for its futility was as bad as anyone had seen, quite possibly since the 2009-10 season, failing to score on six of their sequences with the man advantage.
The other thing that will have to improve is the play of goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov. The big Russian, who is essentially the glue that holds this squad together, had a shaky outing on Wednesday, allowing four goals on 36 shots. He's already acknowledged he needs to be better in order for a different result on Saturday.
Just as they did on Wednesday, the Coyotes will be playing without defenseman Derek Morris and his upper-body injury. On the flip side, the injury news stays the same for Detroit, who will be without star forward Henrik Zetterberg.
If the Coyotes hope to grab a win in Hockeytown on Saturday, they'll have to get back to their typical game of defense-first and getting physical, something that was missing on Wednesday, as they found themselves outhit by Detroit.
As you wake up bright and early to catch the Coyotes on NBC, be sure to stop by our own Five for Howling, for the in-game news and analysis for Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.
