Coyotes’ Schmaltz has franchise-record seven points in win over Senators

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Nick Schmaltz scored twice and had five assists for a franchise-record seven points as the Arizona Coyotes recovered from a five-goal Ottawa rally to beat the Senators 8-5 Saturday.

Schmaltz helped set up four straight goals in the third period after the Coyotes fell behind. Clayton Keller scored twice, including a goal that made it 5-all, and Lawson Crouse put Arizona ahead with a power-play tally.

“It was one of those nights where everything was kind of coming my way,” Schmaltz said. “It was pretty special, but obviously it doesn't happen very often. Just enjoy it and get back to work.

“Some nights you have a little extra jump, and the puck kind of finds you more than most nights. Very fortunate to get those chances."

Playing his second NHL game, Arizona rookie Matias Maccelli scored his first career goal to give Arizona a 4-0 lead midway through the second period. Parker Kelly then scored twice as the Senators got five goals in little over six minutes to go ahead 5-4 early in the third period.

The Coyotes, who beat NHL points leader Colorado on Friday, have won two in a row, three of four and four of six in their best extended stretch of the season. Eight goals was a season high.

Schmaltz has nine goals and eight assists in his last nine games, and linemate Keller has nine goals and 12 assists in his last 16 games. His five assists Saturday tied a franchise record, last done by Keith Tkachuk on Feb. 23, 2001.

“The way the game happened, they came back and he (Schmaltz) came up big,” Arizona cach Andre Tourigny said. “His play keeps progressing, keeps getting better."

Shayne Gostisbehere and Dysin Mayo also scored in the third period for Arizona. Gostisbehere finished with three assists and