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Moss, Gordon lead Coyotes past Oilers 3-1; Phoenix still in playoff picture

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Phoenix Coyotes' Chris Conner has his shot turned away by Edmonton Oilers goalie Devan Dubnyk during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Edmonton, Alberta. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jason Franson) (The Associated Press)

Phoenix Coyotes' Mikkel Boedker, left, is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Devan Dubnyk during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Edmonton, Alberta. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jason Franson) (The Associated Press)

David Moss and Boyd Gordon each had a goal and an assist as the Phoenix Coyotes stayed firmly in the playoff picture with a 3-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.

Antoine Vermette also scored for the Coyotes, 5-1-2 in their last eight games. They sit in ninth place in the Western Conference, one point back of the idle Detroit Red Wings for the final playoff berth.

Nail Yakupov responded for the Oilers, who are sliding out of contention, having lost four in a row. They trail Detroit by four points.

Phoenix and Edmonton each have eight games remaining.