Ed Jovanovski is known as a hard-nosed defenseman who isn't afraid to mix it up, evident by the postgame scratches lining his face. When it comes to offense, though, his coach has a simple message: Shoot it hard, Jovo. He did, and it couldn't have come at a better time for the Phoenix Coyotes. Jovanovski had the first three-goal game of his 15-year career and the first by a defenseman in franchise history, helping the Coyotes overcome some early defensive miscues to beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 on Wednesday night. "It was a heck of an effort on his part, that's for sure," Coyotes coach Dave Tippett said. "He was opportunistic on the goals, but he played a solid game for us, too. It was good to see him get rewarded for that hard work." Jovanovski has never been afraid to put in the work. Read more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=301103024
