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Jarome Iginla scores 599th goal, but Avs lose to Coyotes in overtime

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)

At "Star Wars Night" inside the Pepsi Center on Sunday, Jarome Iginla scored the 599th goal of his Hockey Hall of Fame-worthy career, but the Avalanche was shot down by the Arizona Coyotes in overtime.

Mikkel Boedker sprung free for a breakaway in the 3-on-3 OT and beat goalie Semyon Varlamov on the forehand for the 2-1 victory. The Avs, who led 1-0 early on Iginla's goal, had several chances to win it moments before Boedker ended it.

Iginla, who is looking to become the 19th member of the 600 club, scored on the power play, the 181st of his career, tying Mike Bossy for 26th all-time.