Topic: Gilbert Brule

Mike Smith notched a 39-save shutout Monday and the Phoenix Coyotes claimed their first playoff series win since 1987 with a 4-0 win over Chicago.

Jonathan Toews scored 2:44 into overtime Saturday and Chicago stayed alive in its first-round playoff series with a 2-1 victory over Phoenix.

Mike Smith made a team record 54 saves Tuesday to lead the Phoenix Coyotes to a 2-0 win over Columbus.

Gilbert Brule put Phoenix in front for good late in the second period Wednesday and the Coyotes held on to defeat Vancouver 5-4.

Ryan Kesler scored in the sixth round of shootout Monday, handing the Vancouver Canucks a 2-1 decision over Phoenix.

Mike Smith turned in his third shutout of the season Saturday and the Phoenix Coyotes handed reeling Chicago an eighth straight loss in a 3-0 verdict.

Mike Smith made 32 saves and Radim Vrbata scored the deciding goal for Phoenix Tuesday in the Coyotes' 3-2 victory over Ottawa.

Todd Bertuzzi scored the only goal of the shootout in the third round Thursday, giving the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 victory over Phoenix.

Shane Doan and Boyd Gordon each netted a pair of goals Monday, powering the Phoenix Coyotes' 6-1 rout of Colorado.

The Edmonton Oilers have re-acquired veteran forward Ryan Smyth from the Los Angeles Kings, the teams announced Sunday.