Phoenix scored twice in the third period to force overtime, then Mikkel Boedker sealed the comeback with his first career playoff goal.
Coyotes Vs. Blackhawks, Game 3: Mike Smith, Coyotes Working Overtime In Search Of First Series Win
Getty ImagesSmith stopped 35 of the 37 Chicago shots he faced, and has now made 124 saves on the 132 Blackhawks shots for an impressive .939 save percentage in the series.
On Tuesday, Smith was at his best over the course of the final two periods of regulation and the overtime, when Phoenix was outshot by a 27-18.
Read Article >Mike Smith Injury Update: Coyotes Goalie Will Play Game 3 Vs. Blackhawks
Phoenix head coach Dave Tippett said that Smith was “100 percent” following the game, but fell back on a vaguer statement that left his goaltender’s status in doubt. Smith did not practice Monday, but did take part in the team’s morning skate before the game Tuesday.
For more on Smith and the Coyotes, head over to the SB Nation blog Five For Howling. For more on the Blackhawks, check out Second City Hockey.
Read Article >NHL Playoffs 2012, Blackhawks Vs. Coyotes Game 3: Game Time, TV Schedule And More
Getty ImagesNo. 3 Phoenix Coyotes at No. 6 Chicago Blackhawks
9 p.m. ET Tuesday -- Game 3, Western Conference Quarterfinals | Series tied, 1-1
National TV: TSN, CNBC, RDS | Local TV: Fox Sports Arizona Plus, CSN Chicago
For more on the Coyotes, check in with Five For Howling and SB Nation Arizona. For more on the Blackhawks, head over to Second City Hockey and SB Nation Chicago.
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