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Islanders give up two third-period goals in 5-4 loss to Coyotes

Dec 16, 2022; Tempe, Arizona, USA; New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck (15) skates the puck against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period at Mullett Arena.

Dec 16, 2022; Tempe, Arizona, USA; New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck (15) skates the puck against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period at Mullett Arena. / Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Travis Boyd knocked in his own rebound early in the third period to break a tie and Clayton Keller added his second goal of the game late as the Arizona Coyotes held on to beat the New York Islanders 5-4 on Friday night.

Shayne Gostisbehere and Nick Bjugstad also scored for the Coyotes, who have won four straight home games — three since concluding a 14-game, 33-day road trip last week. Karel Vejmelka had 30 saves in his fourth straight start.

Mathew Barzal had a goal and an assist, and Sebastian Aho, Anthony Beauvillier and Noah Dobson also scored for the Islanders, who are 1-3-1 in their last five. Oliver Wahlstrom had two assists Ilya Sorokin finished with 24 saves.

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