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NHL: Phoenix 2, Chicago 1 (OT)

GLENDALE, Ariz., April 3 (UPI) -- Paul Mara scored the game-tying goal with 59 seconds left and assisted on Krystofer Kolanos' goal in overtime Saturday as Phoenix beat Chicago, 2-1.

With goaltender Brian Boucher pulled for an extra attacker, Mara took a pass from behind the net from Michael Rupp and put the puck between the legs of Blackhawks goaltender Adam Munro for his sixth goal.

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Phoenix went on a power play at 1:44 of the extra session when Scott Nichol was called for high-sticking. The Coyotes capitalized just over one minute later as Kolanos put Mara's point shot into the far side of the net.

Munro nursed a 1-0 lead after Tuomo Ruutu scored his team-leading 23rd goal with 3:06 left in the second period.

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