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NHL: Phoenix 3, San Jose 2 (SO)

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Antoine Vermette scored a goal in regulation and also provided the game-winner in a shootout in the Phoenix Coyotes' 3-2 decision over San Jose Saturday.

In the tiebreaker, Vermette tucked the puck past San Jose's Antti Niemi after moving from left-to-right across the crease.

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Mikkel Boedker notched the other regulation goal for the Coyotes, who picked up a fourth straight win.

Mike Smith earned the victory, stopping 46-of-48 shots.

Dan Boyle and Joe Pavelski each scored as the Sharks dropped a second consecutive game.

Niemi finished with 28 saves.

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