from Scott Burnside of ESPN,

So, how large is that final game of the regular season looming in Glendale, Ariz., between the Dallas Stars and the Phoenix Coyotes?

As the Stars continued their charge to the postseason with a another big road win, this time over Washington, the Coyotes were stubbing their toe at home against Winnipeg, dropping a 3-2 decision in a shootout.

That loss follows their blown lead at home on Saturday against Minnesota that resulted in a 3-1 loss, and now the Coyotes and Stars are tied in the standings, with the Stars owning a game in hand. The Coyotes, still without star netminder Mike Smith, will need to regroup in a hurry as they play in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

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