Clayton Keller scored his third career overtime goal as the Coyotes came back to defeat the Red Wings 2-1 on Saturday at Gila River Arena on Hockey Fights Cancer Night. Arizona trailed 1-0 heading into the third period, but goals from Ryan Dzingel and Keller in the final 20:25 cemented the comeback.
"I lost my grandfather to cancer, and I wouldn't be here without him. It's definitely a special win," said Keller.
Detroit scored first when Dylan Larkin grabbed a loose puck and scored on a breakaway 8:41 into the game. Neither team could find the back of the net through the rest of the first period as Larkin's goal would be the only scoring the game saw for the majority of the action.
The scarce scoring carried over into the second period and the 1-0 score remained after 40 minutes. Scott Wedgewood, who finished with 33 total saves, rejected all 16 Detroit second-period shots.
"I think the biggest key for me is just being consistent," said Wedgewood. "I really think I've found my game and hit my spots, I guess like before. It obviously builds my own confidence."
Arizona peppered Alex Nedeljkovic with nine shots in the first 13 minutes of the third period, including a handful of quality chances. The Coyotes finally beat him when Dzingel deflected a Cam Dineen shot from the point. The Yotes registered 13 total shots in the third but the 1-1 score held through regulation.
