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Mike Smith made 26 saves in that game and will likely start this game seeking his 12th win of the season. Smith has won three of his past four starts and he stopped 88 of 92 shots in those wins.

In two career appearances against the Blackhawks, Smith holds a 1-1-0 record with a 1.35 GAA, .949SV% and one shutout.

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Mike Smith is expected to start in goal for the Coyotes. Smith made 19 saves vs. the Ducks in his most recent outing. Smith is 8-1-1 with a 1.87 goals-against average in his last 10 games.

He has only one start against the Canucks, however, a 2-1 loss on Nov. 6, 2006 while a member of the Dallas Stars. [PhoenixCoyotes.com]

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Mike Smith is expected to start in goal for the Coyotes. Smith recorded his first shutout with Phoenix on Saturday, stopping all 31 shots he faced vs. the Sharks.

Smith is unbeaten in his last eight starts (6-0-2) and is unbeaten in three starts against the Maple Leafs (2-0-1) in his career.[PhoenixCoyotes.com]

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Mike Smith is expected to start in goal for the Coyotes, who have been held to four goals during a three-game losing streak at home. Smith has played well during the skid; he has a 1.64 goals-against average in his last three home starts.

Over three career starts against the Devils, Smith holds a 1-0-2 record with a 2.53 GAA and .925 SV%.

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PRESCOTT VALLEY - Mike Smith, who calls parts of his game "a work in progress," will be in goal when the Coyotes open the regular season Saturday night at San Jose.

Smith holds a career 2-2-0 record with a 3.56 GAA and .877 SV% against the Sharks. He allowed five goals on 39 shots in his only appearance in the HP Pavilion.

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