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Smith stops 23 shots, Coyotes get back to defensive ways in 1-0 win over Canucks

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    Vancouver Canucks' Zack Kassian (9) passes the puck past Phoenix Coyotes' Michael Stone (26) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) (The Associated Press)

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    Vancouver Canucks' Alex Burrows (14) and Phoenix Coyotes' Shane Doan, left, collide as they go after the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) (The Associated Press)

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Antoine Vermette scored late in the first period, Mike Smith stopped 23 shots and the Phoenix Coyotes got back to their defensive ways in a 1-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

After some shaky performances coming out of the Olympic break, the Coyotes had a strong night in their own end, blocking shots and limiting scoring opportunities.

Phoenix held Vancouver to 12 shots until midway through the third period. Smith made some tough saves down the stretch for his third shutout of the season and 27th in his career, helping Phoenix move ahead of Vancouver to tie Winnipeg for ninth in the Western Conference.

Eddie Lack kept Vancouver in it with 31 saves, but the Canucks were unable get much going offensively to lose for the ninth time in 10 games.