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DALLAS – Another shootout, another win for the Phoenix Coyotes.
Adrian Aucoin scored in the fourth round of the tiebreaker and the Coyotes matched a franchise record with their ninth straight victory, 3-2 over the Dallas Stars on Sunday night.
The Coyotes improved to 12-4 in shootouts this season and have won eight straight tiebreakers, five during the nine-game streak.
"For a team that not supposed to have a lot of skill, we're finding ways to win, especially in a shootout," Phoenix goalie Jason LaBarbera said.
"We just have so much confidence in this room right now and I think that's the big difference. The confidence right now is unreal and you just want to compete hard for the guy next to you and it's working well."
The Winnipeg Jets, who moved to Phoenix in 1996, also won nine in a row from March 8-27, 1985.
Closing in on its first playoff berth since 2002, Phoenix has 97 points to match Chicago for the most in the Western Conference. The Coyotes are the biggest surprise in the league, moving past San Jose to take over the top spot in the Pacific Division.
Brad Richards scored in the first round for Dallas, but the Stars' next three shooters failed to convert against LaBarbera.
Adrian Aucoin scored in the fourth round of the tiebreaker and the Coyotes matched a franchise record with their ninth straight victory, 3-2 over the Dallas Stars on Sunday night.
The Coyotes improved to 12-4 in shootouts this season and have won eight straight tiebreakers, five during the nine-game streak.
"For a team that not supposed to have a lot of skill, we're finding ways to win, especially in a shootout," Phoenix goalie Jason LaBarbera said.
"We just have so much confidence in this room right now and I think that's the big difference. The confidence right now is unreal and you just want to compete hard for the guy next to you and it's working well."
The Winnipeg Jets, who moved to Phoenix in 1996, also won nine in a row from March 8-27, 1985.
Closing in on its first playoff berth since 2002, Phoenix has 97 points to match Chicago for the most in the Western Conference. The Coyotes are the biggest surprise in the league, moving past San Jose to take over the top spot in the Pacific Division.
Brad Richards scored in the first round for Dallas, but the Stars' next three shooters failed to convert against LaBarbera.
