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NHL: Phoenix 5, New Jersey 3

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Published: Oct. 28, 2011 at 1:23 AM

GLENDALE, Ariz., Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Ray Whitney started and finished a stretch of four unanswered goals Thursday, sending the Phoenix Coyotes to a 5-3 decision over New Jersey.

The Devils owned a 2-1 lead in the second period when Whitney began the offensive surge with a power-play goal. Raffi Torres put the Coyotes in front with 49 seconds left in the middle period.

Martin Hanzal increased the lead 12:16 into the third and Whitney added a goal 2:10 later, his fifth of the season.

Mike Smith made 31 saves in helping end a three-game home losing streak for the Coyotes.

New Jersey has dropped three out of four. Johan Hedberg turned aside 42 shots for the Devils.

Topics: Ray Whitney, Raffi Torres, Mike Smith, Johan Hedberg
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