Ekman-Larsson Coming Up Huge For Phoenix: Oliver Ekman-Larsson tallied his first career playoff goal in the Coyotes' 4-0 win over the Blackhawks on Monday, sending Phoenix to the second round. (Updated 04/24/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Oliver Ekman-Larsson's second period power-play goal from the blue line would eventually stand as the game-winning goal. The score came after the Coyotes weathered an incredible offensive storm from Chicago through much of the first two periods, heading into the third period with a stunning 28-8 SOG differential. The Coyotes scored on 20 percent of their shots Monday night. (Updated 04/24/2012).
04/30/2012 15:36 A look at the players facing the toughest assignments in playoffs
The Flyers checking line of Sean Couturier, Max Talbot and Eric Wellwood has been getting the toughest assignments of any line in the NHL this postseason. It's creating a lot of opportunities for Danny Briere.
The Coyotes lost aggressive defenseman Ed Jovanovski to Florida in free agency, but general manager Don Maloney expects his 2009 first-round pick to fill in and skate top-six minutes in 2011-12. Ekman-Larsson doesn't present the same offensive blue-line threat as teammate Keith Yandle, but posted a solid stat line in 48 games with the Coyotes last season: 11 points (1 G, 10 A), a plus-3 rating, and 24 PIMs to go along with 41 hits. (Updated 10/4/11)
