SB Nation Cleveland - Blue Jackets Vs. Coyotes: Columbus Drops 2-0 Game To Phoenix Thanks To Gem By Keeper Mike Smithhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48841/cleveland-fave.png2012-04-04T07:28:20-05:00http://cleveland.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26887552012-04-04T07:28:20-05:002012-04-04T07:28:20-05:00Blue Jackets Vs. Coyotes: Columbus Loses 2-0 To Phoenix As Mike Smith Makes 54 Saves
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.jacketscannon.com/">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> were hoping to get their third straight win when they went to Phoenix on Tuesday to face the Coyotes. Unfortunately, they ran into a brick wall in the form of Yotes goalie <span>Mike Smith</span>. Smith came into Tuesday's game with two straight shutouts to his name and put together a signature victory as the Coyotes managed a 2-0 win.</p>
<p>The Blue Jackets actually started the game strong with an early flurry of shots, but Smith was busy pitching a gem. Phoenix's keeper had 54 saves by the end of the night while <span>Boyd Gordon</span> and <span>Gilbert Brule</span> put in two goals past <span>Allen York</span> in the second period. That was all that they would need as the Blue Jackets squandered away several good chances, especially on the power play when Smith seemed to shine the most in net.</p>
<p>The win kept the Coyotes in the hunt for the Pacific division title, tied for first place with the LA Kings with the two points earned Tuesday, while the loss for the Jackets was just another disappointing footnote on a lost season for the organization.</p>
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https://cleveland.sbnation.com/columbus-blue-jackets/2012/4/4/2924718/blue-jackets-vs-coyotes-recapChris White2012-04-03T17:31:54-05:002012-04-03T17:31:54-05:00Blue Jackets Vs. Coyotes: Columbus Looks To Finish The Season Strong
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<p>The Columbus Blue Jackets are working on a three-game win streak as they head to Phoenix to face the Coyotes.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.jacketscannon.com/">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> take a three-game win streak into Tuesday night's showdown with the playoff-hunting <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/phoenix-coyotes">Phoenix Coyotes</a>. Phoenix is currently 7th in the West, a point up on eighth-place San Jose and two points ahead of Dallas. </p>
<p>The Blue Jackets have been eliminated from playoff contention, but they continue to play hard and compete as the season nears its conclusion. Via <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/04/03/coyotes-battle-for-playoff-spot-vs-blue-jackets/" target="_blank">FoxNews.com</a>:</p>
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<p>Columbus has outscored opponents 13-5 over its win streak, with <span>Rick Nash</span> logging a pair of goals and eight points over his last five games.</p>
<p>"Right now we are a very dangerous hockey team," said York. "We've played with a lot of pride and we've competed the last few games."</p>
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<p>The Blue Jackets travel to Colorado for a game Thursday, before concluding the season at home against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">Islanders</a>.</p>
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https://cleveland.sbnation.com/columbus-blue-jackets/2012/4/3/2923609/columbus-blue-jackets-vs-phoenix-coyotes-rick-nash-allen-yorkTommy King