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Nehkara · 04-19-2005, 04:16 PM

COYOTES WIN GAME TWO!
But Lose Lilja...

Associated Press

PHOENIX -- Vesa Toskala performed excellent in relief of Martin Biron and claimed the victory for the Coyotes, stopping 35 of 38 shots. Andreas Lilja will be sidelined for approximately one week with badly bruised ribs and a laceration to his upper abdomen after being brutally speared in the third period. Both referees were looking away from the play and did not see the incident happen. To make matters worse, Keith Tkachuk took an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for arguing very animatedly with the referees after the play. The Avalanche scored on that powerplay.

The first period was marked by domination by the Coyotes, right from the start. The Coyotes opened the scoring just 56 seconds into the game and by the end of the first period they had opened up a 3-0 lead on two powerplay goals later in the period. Simon, Nieuwendyk, and Briere scored for the Coyotes.

The second period was full of penalties but only one goal was scored, Anson Carter put the Coyotes up 4-0 at 07:43 of the second.

The third period was a mess for the Coyotes but they survived. Colorado came on strong in the third, they outshot the Coyotes 19-4 in the period and took over the play, scoring three goals. However, the Coyotes' Rivet potted another and the Avalanche had no luck coming all the way back.

Vesa Toskala was strong in net for the Coyotes and will start Game 3 as the Coyotes have decided that Martin Biron should rest for one more game. He will, however, be sitting on the bench, backing up Toskala for Game 3. In other news, Mike Johnson is back from his suspension next game and the Coyotes will be happy to see him back! Also, Igor Grigorenko recieved an assist on the Coyotes' fifth goal and extends his points streak to five games.

Game Stars

1 - Joe Nieuwendyk (COY)
2 - Vesa Toskala (COY)
3 - Craig Rivet (COY)

04-19-2005, 04:16 PM	#2
Nehkara Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Exp:	COYOTES WIN GAME TWO! But Lose Lilja... Associated Press PHOENIX -- Vesa Toskala performed excellent in relief of Martin Biron and claimed the victory for the Coyotes, stopping 35 of 38 shots. Andreas Lilja will be sidelined for approximately one week with badly bruised ribs and a laceration to his upper abdomen after being brutally speared in the third period. Both referees were looking away from the play and did not see the incident happen. To make matters worse, Keith Tkachuk took an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for arguing very animatedly with the referees after the play. The Avalanche scored on that powerplay. The first period was marked by domination by the Coyotes, right from the start. The Coyotes opened the scoring just 56 seconds into the game and by the end of the first period they had opened up a 3-0 lead on two powerplay goals later in the period. Simon, Nieuwendyk, and Briere scored for the Coyotes. The second period was full of penalties but only one goal was scored, Anson Carter put the Coyotes up 4-0 at 07:43 of the second. The third period was a mess for the Coyotes but they survived. Colorado came on strong in the third, they outshot the Coyotes 19-4 in the period and took over the play, scoring three goals. However, the Coyotes' Rivet potted another and the Avalanche had no luck coming all the way back. Vesa Toskala was strong in net for the Coyotes and will start Game 3 as the Coyotes have decided that Martin Biron should rest for one more game. He will, however, be sitting on the bench, backing up Toskala for Game 3. In other news, Mike Johnson is back from his suspension next game and the Coyotes will be happy to see him back! Also, Igor Grigorenko recieved an assist on the Coyotes' fifth goal and extends his points streak to five games. Game Stars 1 - Joe Nieuwendyk (COY) 2 - Vesa Toskala (COY) 3 - Craig Rivet (COY) __________________ Huge thanks to Dion for the signature!