Coyotes claim third straight, shut out Blues

PHOENIX -- Sean Burke made 27 saves for his 29th career shutout as the Phoenix Coyotes won their third in a row and sixth straight at home, beating the St. Louis Blues 3-0 Wednesday night.

The Blues lost for the first time in six games in a bitter homecoming for left wing Keith Tkachuk, the Coyotes' captain for seven years before his trade to St. Louis on March 13.

Tkachuk had three goals and four points in two home wins over Phoenix this season, and fans booed him during introductions and cheered when he turned the puck over.

He also picked up six minutes in penalties for high-sticking defenseman Danny Markov twice.

Paul Mara scored early in a double minor on Tkachuk in the third period, sealing the win with 5:33 left.