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Coyotes notes: Smith will start in net

NHL, Arizona Coyotes

Three Coyotes notes updating you on the team as the season winds down, courtesy of Rotowire:

  • Mike Smith will get the start between the pipes on Thursday against the Stars, Sarah McLellan of AZ Central Sports reports. Since coming back from his lengthy injury layoff, Smith has been sensational, going 4-1 with a 1.20 GAA and a .965 save percentage since his return. He'll have his hands full against the Stars' high-powered offense.

  • Shane Doan (concussion) joined his teammates on the ice for practice Wednesday and is expected to return to action against the Stars on Thursday. Doan appears to be on track to miss only one contest while working through this injury. The winger has struggled of late, as he's netted a lone goal in his previous five contests. However, the 39-year-old is averaging over three minutes of power-play ice time per game, which increases his chances of tallying markers with the man advantage.

  • Eric Selleck was recalled by the Coyotes on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Selleck has seen NHL action just once in his career, dressing for the Panthers twice in 2012-13 and collecting one point.

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