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NHL: Phoenix 2, Columbus 0

GLENDALE, Ariz., Dec. 21 (UPI) -- Ilya Bryzgalov recorded his sixth career shutout Saturday night when the Phoenix Coyotes downed Columbus 2-0.

Bryzgalov stopped the 33 shots he faced, including 12 in the third period, and the only goal he would need was scored by Steve Reinprecht midway through the second period.

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Mikkel Boedker (unassisted) scored in the third for the Coyotes, who rose to 5


1 in their last six games on home ice.

Rookie Steve Mason, who entered play Saturday with a league-leading 1.91 goals-against average, allowed two goals on 24 shots for the Blue Jackets, losers in three of their last four games.

Phoenix went 0-for-3 on the power play, while Columbus finished 0-for-2.

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