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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Morris spoils big night

Associated Press

Derek Morris scored one minute into overtime to give Phoenix the victory in Wayne Gretzky’s first game in Edmonton, Alberta, as an NHL coach.

Oleg Saprykin scored twice in the first period for the Coyotes and Shane Doan added a goal in the third.

Former Oilers star defenseman Paul Coffey had his No. 7 jersey raised to the rafters in a pre-game ceremony.

Canucks 6, Blackhawks 2: At Vancouver, British Columbia, Daniel Sedin, Mattias Ohlund and Sami Salo scored in a 4-minute span early in the second period to lead Vancouver past Chicago.

Devils 4, Panthers 3: At East Rutherford, N.J., Alexander Mogilny had the game-winning goal and two assists as New Jersey beat Florida .

Canadiens 4, Bruins 3: At Montreal, Alexander Perezhogin scored midway through the third period to cap Montreal’s second rally past Boston.

Around the league

The New York Rangers traded center Jamie Lundmark, a former first-round draft pick, to the Phoenix Coyotes for forward Jeff Taffe. … Detroit goaltender Chris Osgood was sent to the minors for conditioning.