Smith comes into tonight's game having won his last two starts, and playing great in both of them. He got his first shutout of the year against DAL and then only allowed 1 goal to MIN. Looks like he's starting to get back on track. However he has a tough matchup tonight against the Blackhawks.
This is Smith's 3rd start in 4 days after missing time with an injury. Fatigue could be an issue. The Wild have managed 20 goals in 8 games this season.
Smith returned from injury last night and allowed 3 goals on 24 shots in a overtime loss to the Stars. Smith has struggled thus far this season and hasn't lived up to the expectations after his dazzling season last year. He gets another crack at the Stars tonight, hoping for a better result.
Smith has missed the Coyotes last 4 games but is ready to return tomorrow. Smith is still winless and his numbers aren't good 4.62 GAA and .836 SV%. He will look to bounce back tomorrow against the Stars.
LaBarbera picks up some fantasy value until Smith is able to return.
After just two games this year Smith has given up 10 goals, his save percentage sits at .825 and the Coyotes are 0-2. Smith marveled last year and had a lot of hype coming into this year. Obviously it has only been two games so it isn't time to panic just yet.
Smith has allowed 10 goals on 57 shots in his two starts of the young season much to the disappointment of his fantasy owners who drafted him among the top goaltenders available.
After losing to Dallas yesterday, it looks like the Coyotes will go back to Smith tonight versus the Blackhawks. If Smith can play like he did last season he would be a good fantasy option yet again.
After losing to Dallas yesterday, it looks like the Coyotes will go back to Smith tonight versus the Blackhawks. If Smith can play like he did last season he would be a good fantasy option yet again.
Smith was one of the top options in net last season and should be a safe start against the Stars.
Mike Smith and the Coyotes look to close out the series to face the Kings in the Conference Finals.
Smith and the Coyotes can get a 3-1 series lead with a win tonight.
No surprise Smith starts game 6.
Smith has the chance to eliminate the Blackhawks today.
No surprises with Smith in net.
Despite the collision which netted Shaw 3 games, Smith will play tonight in Chicago.
He took quite a spill in Game 2 but if the coach says he's good, he is expected to start.
No change in net for the 'Yotes.
Smith is arguably the hottest goaltender entering the playoffs, having allowed only 2 goals in his last 5 games.
In seven career appearances against the Wild, Smith has a 2-4-1 record with a 1.94 GAA, .917 SV% and two shutouts.
