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Coyotes try to continue dominance of Avalanche

Looking to build towards next season, the Phoenix Coyotes try to extend an 11-game series home point streak over the Colorado Avalanche as the two clubs meet on Friday night.The Coyotes have won three straight at home over the Avs, including a 4-0 victory on April 6. Mike Smith made 24 saves, while Martin Hanzal and Shane Doan had a goal and an assist each.Smith is 8-1-1 with a 1.41 goals against average and .956 save percentage in 10 career meetings with the Avalanche, including seven starts.Phoenix is 9-0-2 in its last 11 home games versus Colorado, which hasn't won in regulation on the road in this series since March 29, 2007.The Coyotes have won four straight and 10 of the previous 12 encounters overall.After reaching the Western Conference finals last year, Phoenix will miss the postseason for the first time in four years and had lost four of five prior to Wednesday's 2-1 win over the San Jose Sharks.Smith made 33 saves, while Keith Yandle and Michael Stone had the goals. Doan end...

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