Coyotes don't play nice in beating Sharks, 3-2

SAN JOSE – The Coyotes’ fathers were in attendance on Saturday night at SAP Center to enjoy their sons competing in a game with San Jose. The way the team played, it seems probable that Tie Domi, young forward Max Domi’s father, was responsible for the pregame pep talk.

Employing the brutish, physical style that Tie was known for while recording 3,515 career penalty minutes in 1,020 NHL games, Arizona claimed a 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks. Despite sitting in last place in the Pacific Division by a wide margin, the Coyotes have gained seven of a possible eight points against the Sharks, who remain in first place.

“They always play us tough,” Martin Jones said. “That was a fun game…