TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes didn’t score on the overtime power play that Nick Bjugstad created, but he was credited with the game-winner just seconds after it ended.
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar appeared to accidentally put the puck in his own net, as it slipped between goalie Alexandar Georgiev’s legs during a scramble just as the 4-on-3 power play expired, and the Coyotes prevailed 4-3 at Mullett Arena.
Bjugstad made a strong move to the net and Georgiev made the initial save. When Makar tried to sweep the loose puck out of danger, Bjugstad’s stick made contact with his and the end result was a Coyotes victory.