Scoring Chances Digest: 3/4/12 - 3/10/12
The scoring chances breakdown for the week of March 4th!
| Final - 3.6.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Coyotes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Stories
Game 66 Recap: Triple Lindy
The Jackets have won three in a row for the first time this season, and got to enjoy playing spoiler while they were at it.
Coyotes @ Blue Jackets Preview: These Guys Again
A preview of the game between the PHoenix Coyotes and Columbus Blue Jackets. A look at the keys for the Coyotes, as well as key players and injuries for both squads.
The Five For Howling Roundtable - Marching To The End
This week's topics include who to fear in the NHL's Western Conference, David Rundblad and the power play, and what it will take for the Phoenix Coyotes to reach the second round. This edition's special guest is Arizona Republic sports reporter Sarah McLellan.
Game Preview 66: Coyotes Redux
Can the Columbus Blue Jackets finally win three games in a row? They meet up with the Phoenix Coyotes tonight in Columbus with a chance to do just that.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Columbus | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Columbus Goal - R.J. Umberger (11), from Derick Brassard and Jack Johnson at :31. 2, Columbus Goal - Jack Johnson (9), from Vinny Prospal and Mark Letestu at 3:54. 3, Phoenix Goal - Antoine Vermette (9), from Ray Whitney and Shane Doan at 11:57. Penalties - Derek Dorsett, Columbus (Fighting (maj)), 5:42; Taylor Pyatt, Phoenix (Fighting (maj)), 5:42; Derek Dorsett, Columbus (Roughing), 5:42; Derick Brassard, Columbus (Hi-sticking), 16:57; Raffi Torres, Phoenix (Holding), 18:44. |
| Second Period |
| - 4, Columbus Goal - Derek MacKenzie (7), from Derek Dorsett and Colton Gillies at 3:02. 5, Phoenix Goal - Keith Yandle (9), from Taylor Pyatt and Mikkel Boedker at 16:26. Penalties - Adrian Aucoin, Phoenix (Tripping), 17:30; Cam Atkinson, Columbus (Interference on goalkeeper), 17:51; Martin Hanzal, Phoenix (Hi-sticking), 20:00; Ryan Russell, Columbus (Slashing), 20:00. |
| Third Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Fedor Tyutin, Columbus (Tripping), 1:38; Aaron Johnson, Columbus (Hooking), 3:18; Martin Hanzal, Phoenix (Interference), 11:16. |
Shots on Goal:
Phoenix 10 + 17 + 13 = 40.
Columbus 15 + 11 + 6 = 32.
Power Play Conversion: Phoenix 0-5. Columbus 0-3.
Goaltenders: Phoenix, Mike Smith 2-7-.714; Jason LaBarbera 1-25-.960. Columbus, Steve Mason 2-40-.950.
Referees: Wes McCauley, Brian Pochmara
Linesmen: Mark Shewchyk, Mark Wheler
Power Play Conversion: Phoenix 0-5. Columbus 0-3.
Goaltenders: Phoenix, Mike Smith 2-7-.714; Jason LaBarbera 1-25-.960. Columbus, Steve Mason 2-40-.950.
Referees: Wes McCauley, Brian Pochmara
Linesmen: Mark Shewchyk, Mark Wheler
