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Phoenix Coyotes eliminated from playoffs

Apr 12, 2014, 3:09 AM | Updated: 3:09 am

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BY ARIZONA SPORTS

The Phoenix Coyotes will not be a part of the 2014 NHL playoffs.

Phoenix was officially eliminated after the Dallas Stars’ 3-0 win over the St. Louis Blues on Friday. Phoenix needed to be within one point of Dallas heading into Sunday’s season finale against the Stars, but will now trail by at least two points with Dallas holding the tiebreaker.

Phoenix has lost a season-high six straight games, including two overtime games and a 2-0 shutout against Nashville in a must-win game on Thursday.

The Coyotes wrap up the season by hosting the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, followed by Sunday’s finale with the Stars.

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Nashville Predators left wing Gabriel Bourque (57) and Phoenix Coyotes right wing Mikkel Boedker (89), of Denmark, watch a rebound bounce by in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Phoenix Coyotes center Steve Sullivan (26) shoots as he is defended by Nashville Predators' Ryan Ellis (4) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. At left is Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) dives for the puck against Phoenix Coyotes left wing David Moss (18) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. At left is Predators center Nick Spaling (13). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) clears the puck away from Phoenix Coyotes left wing David Moss (18) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Behind Ellis is Predators center Nick Spaling (13). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher tries to move between Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Zbynek Michalek (4), of the Czech Republic, and goalie Mike Smith (41) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher, right, is congratulated by defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, after scoring against the Phoenix Coyotes in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-0. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, pulls on his mask during a stop in play in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Phoenix Coyotes, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-0. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Phoenix Coyotes center Steve Sullivan (26) circles behind the net as he is defended by Nashville Predators' Paul Gaustad (28) and Jonathon Blum (7) in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-0. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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