Phoenix defenseman Rostislav Klesa suspended for Game 5
The NHL has handed the Phoenix defenseman a one-game suspension for boarding Nashville's Matt Halischuk in Game Four.
| Final - 5.4.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Coyotes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nashville Predators | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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What was gained, or lost, in Game 4
A good discussion here, so I'm moving it to the front page - Dirk I have been going back and forth with several of you regarding Friday night's game. I have read and reread most of the posts...
WCSF: Coyotes Tracks - May 5th, 2012 - Everything Is On Track
Your best source for quality Phoenix Coyotes news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.
WCSF: Phoenix Coyotes @ Nashville Predators Game 4: Coyotes Retake Command with 1-0 Victory
Recapping the Phoenix Coyotes 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators in game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Coyotes 1, Predators 0: Nashville pushed to the brink of elimination
With Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn watching on as scratches, the Nashville Predators came up with their weakest offensive effort of the season, getting shut out by Phoenix 1-0.
Radulov/Kostitsyn scratches bring praise & criticism for Barry Trotz: Friday afternoon notes
The news that Barry Trotz is sticking to his Game Three lineup, leaving Alexander Radulov & Andrei Kostitsyn in the press box, has tongues wagging around the hockey world this afternoon.
WCSF: Phoenix Coyotes @ Nashville Predators Game 4 Preview - Matching the Intensity
Previewing game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinal match-up between the Phoenix Coyotes and Nashville Predators.
Nashville Predators to stick with Game 3 lineup tonight: No Radulov or AK46
Today's big news being tweeted from the morning skate at Bridgestone Arena confirms what Barry Trotz had been hinting at in the media over the last two days, that he'll stick with the formula which led to a victory in Game Three, and avoid making any roster changes.
Coyotes Tracks - May 4, 2012 - Happy Hour Hockey
Game 4 of the Phoenix Coyotes' Western Conference Semi-Final Series with Nashville begins at 4:30 p.m. MST today and can be seen on the NBC Sports Network. Since the game starts early today, and...
Trotzy's Choice: Friday's notes
Now that the de facto suspension handed down by David Poile for Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn is over, does Barry Trotz work either or both of them back into a lineup which put in a solid performance in Game Three?
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nashville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Phoenix Goal - Shane Doan (3), from Mikkel Boedker and Rostislav Klesla at 14:25. Penalties - Jordin Tootoo, Nashville (Interference), 1:30; Rostislav Klesla, Phoenix (Boarding), 6:39; Paul Gaustad, Nashville (Fighting (maj)), 10:00; Kyle Chipchura, Phoenix (Fighting (maj)), 10:00; Gabriel Bourque, Nashville (Slashing), 15:55; Martin Hanzal, Phoenix (Interference), 17:11. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. |
| Third Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Derek Morris, Phoenix (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 11:34. |
Shots on Goal:
Phoenix 9 + 10 + 5 = 24.
Nashville 5 + 10 + 10 = 25.
Power Play Conversion: Phoenix 0-2. Nashville 0-3.
Goaltenders: Phoenix, Mike Smith 0-25-1.000. Nashville, Pekka Rinne 1-24-.958.
Referees: Wes McCauley, Dan O'Halloran
Linesmen: Scott Driscoll, Pierre Racicot
Power Play Conversion: Phoenix 0-2. Nashville 0-3.
Goaltenders: Phoenix, Mike Smith 0-25-1.000. Nashville, Pekka Rinne 1-24-.958.
Referees: Wes McCauley, Dan O'Halloran
Linesmen: Scott Driscoll, Pierre Racicot
