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Coyotes downed by Blackhawks in final game before All-Star Break - Five For Howling
The Arizona Coyotes were soundly defeated by the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 Tuesday night.

Chicago Blackhawks deal Arizona Coyotes 6th straight loss | FOX Sports
Blackhawks hand Coyotes 6th straight loss with 6-1 victory.

Blackhawks vs. Coyotes final score: Chicago gets back in the win column, railroads Arizona at home - Second City Hockey
Yeah, that sums it up pretty well.

WATCH: Blackhawks G Antti Raanta falls down trying to leave ice - CBSSports.com
One of only two things to go right for the Coyotes last night.

Dave Lozo's Bag Skate: Arizona Coyotes Wisely Embarking on a Tank Ride | Bleacher Report
The Coyotes are not unique in that to turn the franchise around, it must be done from within.

Rumblings: Coyotes hope for quick turnaround, not total overhaul of team - Cross Checks Blog - ESPN
There are going to be bodies moved out of Arizona, but the Coyotes are hoping for a quick turnaround instead of a total overhaul.

The Fourth Period :: Arizona Coyotes :: Coyotes open for business
The Arizona Coyotes have several players they're willing to move between now and the March 2 trade deadline, as GM Don Maloney looks to retool his roster. Maloney has received plenty of calls for a number of his players and is evaluating every option.

Coyotes confirm Boedker had spleen removed after Jets game | ProHockeyTalk
Wow. Feel better soon Mikkel.

News From Around the Hockey World

Canucks struggle on power play in 4-1 loss to Lightning - Nucks Misconduct
The Canucks went 0-for-7 on the power play Tuesday night against the Lightning, including coming up empty twice on two-man advantages.

Nashville Predators 1, Montreal Canadiens 2 (OT): Penalties Cost Nashville - On the Forecheck
It was a hard fought battle between Nashville and Montreal tonight, as the Canadiens were the ones who came away with two points tonight.

Recap: Detroit Red Wings 5 Minnesota Wild 4 (Shootout) - Winging It In Motown
The Wild came back from a 3 goal deficit, only to lose in the shootout.

Power Play Fruitless Again as Dallas Stars Fall 3-1 to Boston Bruins - Defending Big D
The Stars will sit on this loss for seven days as the All-Star break commences.

Capitals-Oilers Recap: Ovechkin Breaks Camera, Caps Break Down, Lose to Oilers in Shootout, 5-4 - Japers' Rink
Washington did its part to help the Coyotes in the Connor McDavid Sweepstakes.

Video: Ovi scores, annihilates net cam | ProHockeyTalk
Boom.

Winnipeg Heritage Classic postponed due to cold weather concerns (Update) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
The Heritage Classic in Winnipeg will likely be pushed back a season due to fears of frigid January temperatures in the prairie city.

The Ryan O'Reilly Trade Situation - Mile High Hockey
Ryan O'Reilly is shaping up to be the biggest trade chip on the deadline market. Should he be traded, and if he is, what might it mean for the Avs?

This Week in the Pacific Division: The all-stud version - Five For Howling
We take a look at the best performers from each team in the Pacific, highlighted by Anaheim's Corey Perry.

Capitals GM admits club would like a 'do-over' on Filip Forsberg trade | theScore
From the "No Brainer" department.

Zac Rinaldo of Flyers ejected for brutal hit on Penguins’ Kris Letang (Video) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
The Philadelphia Flyers forward, suspended four games last April for a head-shot on Buffalo Sabres defenseman Chad Ruhwedel, could earn a longer one for his illegal hit on Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang on Tuesday night.

The Final Howl

A blogger takes the Maple Leafs to The People's Court - Pension Plan Puppets