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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Ray Emery (30) makes a save on a shot by Phoenix Coyotes' David Moss (18) during the second period in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. The Blackhawks won 6-2. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won't tell you everything that happened in a hockey game. So, we will give you 'Yotes Notes, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from the Coyotes' 6-2 loss to the Blackhawks on February 7.

The Good:

I had to really think about this one. Only positive might be that after allowing four first period goals, the Coyotes allowed just two in the second period and zero in the final frame. Jason LaBarbera came in for Mike Smith in the second period and allowed zero goals in nearly 25 minutes of play.

The Bad:

Almost everything about this game in regards to the Coyotes was bad. They were outhustled, outshot, out everything right from the drop of the puck.

The Coyote had 12 penalties on the night totalling 35 minutes, including 12 minutes of penalties from defenseman Keith Yandle in the first period alone. Those penalties in the first frame gave Chicago two 5-on-3 opportunities.

Phoenix also recorded just four shots in the first period.

Noted:

• Raffi Torres didn't waste any time sorting out what was left over from last year's hit on Marian Hossa in Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals and his ensuing 21-game suspension. On his very first shift of the night, Torres was called out by Chicago veteran Jamal Mayers in front of Chicago's bench. Both players dropped their gloves, fought briefly and then went to the box for five minutes.

• During pre-game announcements, the Chicago fans booed Torres loudly. The attendance was 15,096 and it seemed like mostly Chicago fans.

He Said It:

Head coach Dave Tippett on the blowout loss:

"This is a good slap in the face right there. We just went out there and we just got kicked. If we don't recognize that than we got bigger problems than I think we got."

Tippett on the stupid penalties by his leaders:

"Yapping, hooking, holding. The hooking and holding your getting beat. Yapping...Doan took a yapping penalty, Yandle took two yapping penalties. They're supposed to be our captains. That speaks for itself. That's about all I got to say."

Up Next:

Coyotes hit the road for three straight games away from home against the Sharks, Avalanche and Predators starting Saturday the 9th.

Kyndra de St. Aubin, Reporter - Arizona Sports 620

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    ex-distancerunner wrote...
    Tough game
    The Blackhawks are absolutely awesome...Great offensive machine. The Coyotes WILL improve upon this and I may point out to the sportswriters on staff that without any owner and bare bones organization four other NHL games had less attendance than last Coyotes/Blackhawk game, which had a great midweek turnout of nearly 16,000. Imagine the possibilities.
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    Lee A. wrote...
    One of Those Games....
    ... that you try to put behind you quickly and move on. The Yotes did play poorly but let's give the 'Hawks some props (and I'm not a Chicago fan). After their 2nd game of the year, I noted that it looked like they really came to play this season and they're still rolling.
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    Sean M. wrote...
    Way to bring up attendance..
    when they were playing the Hawks and the building was packed with their fans. I'm as big a Yotes fan as the next guy, but their attendance is atrocious unless they are playing the Hawks, Wings, and a few others.
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    ex-distancerunner wrote...
    True, BUT
    Nobody who's from Phoenix....Is from Phoenix. If you know what I mean. AND I can't help but think the idea guys who put a team here years ago thought about that...I don't care who they cheer for as long as they come to the game... The only time I really see or read about real native Arizonians is when i read the obituaries in the Arizona Republic.
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