GLENDALE, Ariz., Oct. 17 (UPI) -- The Detroit Red Wings needed Niklas Kronwall's goal with 18 seconds left in overtime Saturday to edge the Phoenix Coyotes 2-1.
Kronwall, positioned in the slot, one-timed Henrik Zetterberg's pass through a screen and past Ilya Bryzgalov into the left corner of the net for the win.
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Detroit's Pavel Datsyuk scored the goal that sent the game into overtime.
The Red Wings got 25 saves from goalie Jimmy Howard to end a two-game losing streak, while Bryzgalov turned aside 31 shots for the Coyotes.
The Phoenix goal came from Martin Hanzal.
