Hawks shut down punchless Coyotes 5-2

 

GLENDALE—Dave Bolland scored one third-period goal and had an assist on the other to help the Blackhawks pull away to a 5-2 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday night.Bolland’s steal and shorthanded goal gave the Hawks a 4-2 lead 2:27 into the third period. His assist helped set up Bryan Bickell’s score that made it 5-2 6 1/2 minutes later as the Blackhawks outshot Phoenix 35-16.Marian Hossa, back after missing a game with an upper-body injury, scored the first goal when his team had a two-man advantage in the first period.Jonathan Toews, Jamal Mayers and Bryan Bickell also scored for Hawks who complete the two game road trip against Colorado in Denver Thursday night before hosting the Avalanche at the United Center Saturday evening when statues of Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita are unveiled.Taylor Pyatt and Ray Whitney scored for Phoenix.