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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP)—Phoenix Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky wanted a change. He turned to backup Mikael Tellqvist and the six-year veteran goalie delivered.
Tellqvist made 31 saves in his first start of the season and the Coyotes rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 Thursday night.
“On the flight home from Montreal Saturday, I decided we needed a spark,” said Gretzky, whose club snapped a three-game losing streak. “We needed some new energy.”
Tellqvist held the Capitals scoreless in the first and third periods and allowed only Brooks Laich’s power-play goal in between.
Boedker and Mueller score in 3rd, rally Coyotes - NHL - Yahoo! Canada Sports
Tellqvist made 31 saves in his first start of the season and the Coyotes rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 Thursday night.
“On the flight home from Montreal Saturday, I decided we needed a spark,” said Gretzky, whose club snapped a three-game losing streak. “We needed some new energy.”
Tellqvist held the Capitals scoreless in the first and third periods and allowed only Brooks Laich’s power-play goal in between.
Boedker and Mueller score in 3rd, rally Coyotes - NHL - Yahoo! Canada Sports
