Phoenix Coyotes outscore Carolina Hurricanes 5-3

October 13, 2013; Raleigh, NC, USA; Phoenix Coyotes forward Shane Doan (19) and teammate defensemen Keith Yandle (3) celebrate their victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Center. The Coyotes defeated the Hurricanes 5-3. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

In the last game of their road trip, the Phoenix Coyotes ended it off on a good note. They defeated the Carolina Hurricanes today 5-3 in an offensive shootout that Coyotes’ fans have to be concerned about on the defensive end.

To begin the game,Mikkel Boedkergot the scoring started for the Coyotes as they scored five minutes into the game on the power play. After that, Carolina would go on to score two straight goals, one fromEric Staal, and another one fromRiley Nash. The Coyotes’ defense and goalieMike Smithboth looked confused on those two goals.

But in a span of seven minutes, the Coyotes would score twice in the second period to lead the game 3-2 over Carolina. Phoenix would get two goals fromRob KlinkhammerandLauri Korpikoski. To end the period, Carolina would tie the game up at 3-3 with aJeff Skinnerpower play goal.

Lastly, in the third period it was all Coyotes as Klinkhammer would get his second goal of the game and the veteranShane Doanwould get his first goal of the season.

The three stars from today’s game were:

1st star: Rob Klinkhammer

2nd star: Shane Doan

3rd star: Mike Smith

The Phoenix Coyotes are now 4-2 with eight points on the season and will take on the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night at 10:00 pm ET. The Coyotes will see the return of former Anaheim DuckBobby Ryan.

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