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Blackhawks hope to generate sparks against Coyotes

Nov 18, 2008 - 1:36 PM Chicago (7-4-5) at Phoenix (8-8-0), 9:30 pm EST

GLENDALE, Arizona (Ticker) -- The Chicago Blackhawks look to end a three-game winless streak when they visit the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday.

After netting 12 total goals in back-to-back blowout victories over the Colorado Avalanche and Calgary Flames, the Blackhawks were burned in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins on Wednesday. Then they fell in a 4-3 overtime bout against the St. Louis Blues and fizzled again in a 6-5 edging to the San Jose Sharks on Sunday.

Chicago, which begins a six-game road trip in this contest, does not play again at home until December 3.

The Coyotes have dropped two straight and have been outscored 7-2 in that span against the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars.

Prior to that skid, they won four of five and the only blemish came in a 1-0 loss at Vancouver on November 6.

The Coyotes have registered three or less tallies in 10 of 16 games this season. However, they have received consistent production from captain Shane Doan, who has five goals and eight assists in his last 10 contests.