Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Carcillo's Hat Trick Lifts Coyotes

Beat the Dallas Stars 4-2, snap three-game losing streak

By Lev Weinstein,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 5, 2008 12:11 AM CDT
Email

(Newser) – Rookie Daniel Carcillo had three goals for his first career hat trick, rookie Martin Hanzal notched the tie breaking goal in the second period, and the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Carcillo put the game away with an empty-netter with 2.7 seconds left, his 11th of the season.

Mikael Tellqvist made 30 saves for the Coyotes, 2-7-1 in their last 10 games. Phoenix will miss the playoffs for the fifth straight season, but the Coyotes took the season series from the Stars, 5-3. Trevor Daley had a goal and Philippe Boucher scored short-handed for Dallas, 3-8-2 in its last 13 games.

Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mikael Tellqvist (32) is congratulated by teammate Nick Boynton (44) after beating the Dallas Stars, 4-2, in an NHL hockey game Friday, April 4, 2008, in Dallas.
Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mikael Tellqvist (32) is congratulated by teammate Nick Boynton (44) after beating the Dallas Stars, 4-2, in an NHL hockey game Friday, April 4, 2008, in Dallas.   ((AP Photo/Tim Sharp))
Phoenix Coyotes left wing Daniel Carcillo reacts after scoring an empty-net goal against the Dallas Stars in the third period.
Phoenix Coyotes left wing Daniel Carcillo reacts after scoring an empty-net goal against the Dallas Stars in the third period.   ((AP Photo/Tim Sharp))
Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mikael Tellqvist, left, defender Matt Jones, rear, and center Martin Hanzal (11) pressure Dallas Stars center Joel Lundqvist (39) in the third period.
Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mikael Tellqvist, left, defender Matt Jones, rear, and center Martin Hanzal (11) pressure Dallas Stars center Joel Lundqvist (39) in the third period.   ((AP Photo/Tim Sharp))
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Be the first to comment on this story.

 
NHL • hockey • Dallas Stars • Phoenix Coyotes • Mikael Tellqvist • Martin Hanzal

More Newser Stories

Stars Beat Coyotes at Home, Clinch at Least 5th Place

With Defeat of Dallas, Sharks Grab Advantage

Flames Climb Out of Hole to Shock Canucks

Efficient Coyotes Trip Up Stunned Stars

Stars Cash in on Trade to Beat Blackhawks
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne