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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Calgary Flames are on a four-game winning streak, and they won seven of their past 10 (7-2-1).The Arizona Coyotes are on a five-game losing streak, and they dropped 10 of their past 13 (3-6-4).Why the disparity in play? Sometimes, the simplest explanation is the best.For me, its been three things, Flames general manager Brad Treliving said Wednesday as the team took part in an off-ice workout at Gila River Arena. Were getting stops from our goalie, our top guys have been excellent and in this little run were on, I think our power play is top 10 in the league and our PK (penalty kill) is like fifth. It really is that simple.Calgary (14-13-2) opened the season at 5-10-1, and the struggles were compounded by left winger Johnny Gaudreaus broken pinkie, which forced him to miss 10 games.Even before Gaudreau returned to the lineup on Sunday, however, the Flames were getting big contributions from center Sean Monahan (three goals, seven points in his last five games), goalie Chad Johnson (9-2 with a .931 save percentage since assuming the starting goaltending duties from Brian Elliott) and others.Gaudreau has two goals and four points in the two games since his return, and the Flames are rolling.I think we did a good job through the time Johnny wasnt here in establishing a base of play, Flames coach Glen Gulutzan said. Now that we get an offensive catalyst like Johnny in the mix, it just gives us a few more chances every game.The Coyotes (8-13-4) owns the second-lowest point total in the NHL. Arizona scored more than two goals just three times in its last 13 games.Its the lack of good plays being made, Coyotes coach Dave Tippett said. Usually the top players on your team make good plays, whether its on the power play or creating chances. Were not getting enough of those made. Then you look at some grind plays; should be able to grind some chances out. Not getting enough of those plays. Just not creating enough offense.Of Arizonas 25 games this season, 17 were decided by one goal, leading Tippett to believe his team is close to breaking through. However, Arizona is also being outshot 35.1 to 28.2 on a per-game average. Only goalie Mike Smith (.924 save percentage) is saving the Coyotes from a worse fate on a nightly basis.We have to do a better job helping Smitty out, Arizona defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson said.On Thursday, Smith is expected to start in goal for the Coyotes for the 10th time since returning from a left leg injury on Nov. 16. 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Childs finished with 101 yards on 10 carries.(Rudolph) played great, said Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich. Always room to improve, but he needs to sit back and enjoy this one. He played tremendous, especially at the end, finished strong again, the game-winning drive. Im proud of him.One week after a stunning loss to Central Michigan on a final untimed play that officials later admitted should never have happened, Oklahoma State (2-1) found themselves in another nail-biter decided in the final moments.After starting its final possession on its own 8-yard-line with 1:21 to go, Pitt advanced to the OSU 45-yard-line before Nathan Petermans pass was intercepted by Ramon Richards with 15 seconds left.Rudolph had 372 yards passing and Washington 231 receiving in the first half alone, both OSU school records for one half. The Cowboys 467 yards of total offense in the opening half also set a school record.James Conner rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries for Pitt (2-1), while Peterman threw for 237 yards and a touchdown on 14-of-30 passing.They made one more play than we did, really, when itt comes down to it, at the end, said Panthers coach Pat Narduzzi.dddddddddddd. Regardless of what happened in the first half, or third quarter, it came down to the last few seconds.With the game tied 38-38 with 12:55 left in the fourth quarter, action was suspended due to lightning in the area. Play finally resumed following an almost 2-hour delay.Ill be real honest with you, the delay saved us, said OSU coach Mike Gundy. We got a lot of coaching out of it. When the delay happened, I was okay with it, because I felt like we needed it to make some corrections. I felt like this was a good thing for us.THE TAKEAWAYPittsburgh: Despite the loss, the Panthers displayed impressive resilience, falling behind 24-10 and 31-17 in the first half, but continuing to battle back, answering Oklahoma States penchant for big plays. They tied the game 31-31 early in the third quarter on Matt Galambos 2-yard fumble return, and then again at 38-38 several minutes later on Quadree Hendersons 50-yard touchdown run.Oklahoma State: The Cowboys showed no ill effects after their controversial defeat last week against Central Michigan. Any lingering questions were undoubtedly cleared up when the Cowboys first offensive play turned into a 91-yard touchdown pass from Rudolph to Washington.UP NEXTPittsburgh: The Panthers are on the road again as they open ACC play against North Carolina.Oklahoma State: OSU travels for its first away game of the season, visiting Big 12 rival Baylor. ' ' '