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Phoenix Coyotes' Patrick O'Sullivan (18) reaches for the puck after being tripped up by San Jose Sharks' Andrew Murray (28) during the third period in a preseason NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Sharks 3-1.
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Smith loses shutout, but lifts Coyotes to win
Phoenix Coyotes' Patrick O'Sullivan (18) reaches for the puck after being tripped up by San Jose Sharks' Andrew Murray (28) during the third period in a preseason NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Sharks 3-1.
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
GLENDALE, Ariz.—Mike Smith made 28 saves in the Phoenix Coyotes' 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night, the preseason finale for both teams.
Smith was perfect through two periods, and only a fluke goal prevented the shutout. Martin Hazel had a goal and an assist, and Radim Vrbata added two assists for the Coyotes (3-4).
The Sharks (5-1) spoiled Smith's shutout bid midway just over eight minutes into the final period when defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic's shot from the right point deflected off the Phoenix defense and over Smith's right shoulder.
After a scoreless first period, the Coyotes broke it open with three goals in the second.
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