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Phoenix Coyotes right wing Shane Doan (19) fights with Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards (10) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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' 4-2 loss to the Kings on January 26.

The Good:

Despite the 4-2 loss, Mikkel Boedker continues to find his groove. He scored his first goal of the season on the power play at 3:57 of the second period. With the goal he now has a four-game point streak to start this season.

The Bad:

The Coyotes start the season with a 1-4-0 record. They've allowed 20 goals so far this season. They also gave the LA Kings their first win of the season. They were 0-2-1 coming into Saturday Night.

Noted:

• Including Saturday, Radim Vrbata has recorded a point in 48 of 82 games since the start of the 2011-2012 season. Vrbata led the team with five goals and seven points against the Kings last year.

He Said It:

"It's frustrating the way things are going for us right now. It's a matter of execution," Coyotes head coach Dave Tippett said. "Simple plays that gotta get made. I like to think we don't beat ourselves much. Usually you earn the right to win."

Up Next:

The Coyotes are back in action on Monday when they host the Nashville Predators at Jobing.com Arena in a 7 o'clock start.

Kyndra de St. Aubin, Reporter - Arizona Sports 620

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    Hummer71 wrote...
    Early
    I know, it's early. But the season is only 46 games. Please don't tell me the hockey team will suck too. After the Suns and Cards it's might be a horrible year for local fans. Not sure about D-Backs. They play in same Div as SF and LA so who knows. ASU football plays WIS and ND the first month. Where's my rabbit foot?
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    ex-distancerunner wrote...
    I was at the game
    The play was INTENSE... The Coyotes had 2 goals called back on them that I THINK should have counted. There were nearly 15,000 fans there tonight and even though that is the lowest of tonights NHL game, it is still a great improvement for the area..Catch agame when you can, I gurantee a GREAT adrenalin filled time (bring a good coat) Monday is a great game...and Wednesday the Edmonton Oilers come to town..Come on out!
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