Doan's big night helps Coyotes top Flames
Arizona captain becomes franchise's all-time points leader
by Jerry Brown / NHL.com Correspondent
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Before a game the slumping Arizona Coyotes had to have, coach Dave Tippett called on his best players to step up and lead the way. The captain and face of the franchise answered the bell, scoring a pair of personal milestone goals and delivering the win his team needed.
Shane Doan had two goals and an assist to become the all-time points leader in franchise history, and Coyotes ended a five-game losing streak with a 4-1 win against the Calgary Flames at Gila River Arena on Friday.
Doan passes Hawerchuk for franchise record
Reaches 931 points for Coyotes against Flames
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Shane Doan broke the Winnipeg/Arizona franchise record for points with two goals and an assist for the Arizona Coyotes against the Calgary Flames at Gila River Arena on Friday.
Doan scored 3:31 into the first period for his 929th point, tying Dale Hawerchuk.
Video Review: CGY @ ARI - 0:31 of the Second Period
Rieder's shot did not cross Calgary goal line; no goal Arizona
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At 0:31 of the second period in the Calgary Flames/Arizona Coyotes game, video review determined that Tobias Rieder's shot did not cross the Calgary goal line. No goal Arizona.
Flames' Hiller in goal vs. Coyotes
Calgary goalie starting on 34th birthday; Arizona considering seven defensemen
by Jerry Brown / NHL.com Correspondent
FLAMES (25-25-3) at COYOTES (24-23-6)
TV: 9 p.m. ET; SNW, FS-A, NHL.TV
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Calgary Flames goalie Jonas Hiller will celebrate his 34th birthday with a start in goal against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on Friday.
Hiller replaced the injured Karri Ramo with three minutes left in regulation Thursday. He made eight saves in regulation and overtime and three saves in the shootout in a 6-5 win against the Sharks. It was the Flames' third straight victory.