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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Daniel Sedin scored two goals, Jacob Markstrom made 41 saves, and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Arizona Coyotes 3-1 at Gila River Arena on Sunday.
Darren Archibald scored, and Brock Boeser had an assist for Vancouver (24-31-7), which ended a two-game losing streak and is 3-6-1 in its past 10 games. The Canucks are 18 points behind the Calgary Flames for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Western Conference.

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"As a team we're breaking the puck out a lot cleaner and coming up together, so I think we're creating a lot more offense because of that," Sedin said.
Alex Goligoski scored, and Darcy Kuemper made 24 saves in his debut for Arizona (18-34-10), which is 5-2-0 in its past seven games.
The Coyotes acquired Kuemper in a trade with the Los Angeles Kings on Feb. 21.
"I'm not happy with the result," Kuemper said. "Obviously we wanted a win, but I learned a lot tonight about how we play. The thing I really picked up is how hard we work. We battled start to finish."

Nick Cousins appeared to score to make it 1-0 43 seconds into the game, but Brad Richardson was called for goaltender interference on Markstrom.
Daniel Sedin scored on the ensuing power play to give the Canucks a 1-0 lead at 2:16 of the first period. After receiving a cross-ice feed from Henrik Sedin, Derrick Pouliot quickly slid a pass Daniel Sedin, who scored into an open net from the right post.
"I tried my best and I think I finished on the outside of the post, but I obviously did hit him that's why if you want to waive the goal that's fine," Richardson said. "If you want to say goalie interference then give us a chance to challenge but once you call the penalty we have no choice."
Goligoski tied the game at 9:18 of the third period on a power play. Goligoski collected the rebound off Derek Stepan's initial shot and beat Markstrom glove side from the right face-off circle. The goal ended Arizona's 0-17 drought on the power play.
Daniel Sedin deflected Boeser's shot from the point past Kuemper's blocker to make it 2-1 at 11:43 of the third period. He has nine points (five goals, four assists) in his past seven games.
Archibald scored a shorthanded goal on a 2-on-1 at 14:08 to make it 3-1.
"It's always nice when you're getting on the scoresheet," Archibald said. "I looked around, 2-on-1, and I decided to join [Brandon Sutter]. Great saucer pass from him."

Goal of the game

Sedin's goal at 11:43 of the third period.

Save of the game

Markstrom's save on Clayton Keller at 11:35 of the second period.

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Highlight of the game

Sedin's goal at 2:16 of the first period.

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They said it

"He was great. He looks fresh. He was dialed in tonight for sure." -- Canucks coach Travis Green on goaltender Jacob Markstrom
"I think we're just gripping our sticks a little bit and guys are thinking a little too much out there. It sometimes happens when things aren't going good." -- Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski on the power play

Need to know

Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler had to be helped to the dressing room at 13:26 of the third period after blocking Brendan Perlini's shot with his foot. … Canucks forward Loui Eriksson left the game in the third period after a hit by Max Domi at 16:52. There was no update on either player. … Coyotes forward Richard Panik missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury. He is day-to-day.

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What's next

Canucks: At the Colorado Avalanche on Monday (9 p.m. ET; ALT, SNP, NHL.TV)
Coyotes: Host the Minnesota Wild on Thursday (9 p.m. ET; FS-A FS-N, NHL.TV)