"No one accuses the Coyotes of being a conventional team.

Going against the grain has been their calling card since Dave Tippett took over as coach three seasons ago. And Monday night, the Coyotes solidified that concept against the Detroit Red Wings, the NHL's points leader and their conqueror the past two seasons in the playoffs.

The Coyotes scored a short-handed goal and ended their power-play woes, registering a 3-1 win in front of 12,687 at Jobing.com Arena."