Coyote Tracks - December 29, 2011 - Coyotes Outplay Bruins, Only Earn One Point

The Coyotes were the better team last night, too bad the score sheet doesn't reflect that. Tonight we get to do it all over again as the Coyotes take on the Avalanche in Denver. Join us back here for our game day thread.

Coyotes vs. Bruins Post Game News

Bruins vs. Coyotes - 12/28/2011 - Phoenix Coyotes - Recap

Are Bruins better than last year's Cup champs? - Fox Sports Arizona

Overtime goal lifts Bruins past Coyotes - The Arizona Republic

More links after the jump...

Coyotes News

Coyotes optimistic after overtime loss to Bruins - The Arizona Republic
No reason not to be after last night's performance.

With Mike Smith Hurt, Goaltending A Problem Spot for Phoenix Coyotes - Phoenix Coyotes
In other words, hurry back Smitty.

Glendale city manager to end tenure defined by sports - The Arizona Republic
An overview of Ed Beasley's background and time working for the city.

Pirates News

Pirates regain control in final period to beat Providence - The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
Portland fails to collapse, a welcome change.

Gladiators News

Gladiators extend unbeaten streak - Gwinnett Daily Post
The Glads are on a bit of a roll. They beat the Stingrays again yesterday by a score of 3-0.

News From Around the Hockey World

Wedgewood earns shutout as Canada blanks Czechs 5-0 - TSN
The Canadian are now 2-0 in the WJC. They play Denmark later today.

How valuable is win percentage in one-goal games? - Capitals Insider - The Washington Post
Don't worry, this year's Yotes don't fit into the 60% category Mr. Greenberg is referring to in his piece.

Systems Analyst: A Baffling Line Change and Poor Pivot Puts the Caps Down 1-0 | Backhand Shelf - theScore.com
Great breakdown by Justin Bourne of the Cap's breakdown in the 1st minute of their game with Buffalo the other night.

Source: Los Angeles Kings' Simon Gagne has concussion - ESPN Chicago
Kings left wing Simon Gagne has been sidelined by a concussion, a source told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun on Tuesday.

Canada aims for 12th Spengler Cup championship - NHL.com - Across the Pond
Marc Crawford is the coach for the Canadians. Not hard to root against them.

2012 All-Star Fan Balloting Week 6 leaders - 2012 Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Game
No Coyotes on the leader board.

NHL.com to provide live streaming of World Juniors games - USA Hockey
Schedule of WJC games being streamed on NHL.com (US Only).

NHL Winter Classic History: In A Sense, It Began In The Las Vegas Desert - SBNation.com
Could there be another Sun Belt game in the NHL's' future?

Accomplishment never robbed Angela Ruggiero of motivation - espnW
One of the greatest female hockey players on the planet retired yesterday.

Visentin back in net for Canada against Denmark - 2012 World Junior Championship - NHL.com
The Coyotes prospect will be back between the pipes tonight at 6p.m. MST.

The Final Howl

The Quiet Room Explained - Backhand Shelf - theScore.com