Shane Doan scored in the first period, goalie Mike Smith made 25 saves and the Coyotes beat the Predators 1-0 on Friday night to grab a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
It was the first win in the month of May in the franchise's NHL history, and Phoenix can advance with a victory in Game 5 on Monday night in Arizona.
Coyotes Take Commanding Lead Back To Phoenix
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