Murray injured his knee in Monday's win over the Maple Leafs. He was expected to return again this season, but after undergoing surgery he is done for the year. This is a tough break for the Blue Jackets and Murray, who was having a great rookie season. Murray had three goals and 17 assists (20 points) in 61 games this season.
Smith stopped 24 of 26 shots in a 5-2 win over the Canadiens on Thursday. It was Smith's second win in a row and 22nd of the season. He has stopped 47 of 49 shots (.959 SV%) in his last two outings. Smith allowed three goals on 32 shots in a 4-3 win in his first start vs. the Capitals.
Smith stopped 24 of 26 shots in a 5-2 win over the Canadiens on Thursday. It was Smith's second win in a row and 22nd of the season. He has stopped 47 of 49 shots (.959 SV%) in his last two outings. Smith allowed three goals on 32 shots in a 4-3 win in his first start vs. the Capitals.
Friday night, Henrique extended his goal scoring streak to five by potting two goals against the Red Wings in a 7-4 loss. He has tallied seven goals and two assists with a plus-5 rating in his last five contests.
Smith stopped all 23 shots that the Canucks threw his way in a 1-0 victory on Tuesday. Since returning to North America with a gold medal around his neck, Smith has gone 1-1-1 with a 1.96 GAA and .927 SV%. Tonight, he faces the Canadiens 20th ranked offence but who added Thomas Vanek to their lineup on Wednesday.
Smith stopped all 23 shots that the Canucks threw his way in a 1-0 victory on Tuesday. Since returning to North America with a gold medal around his neck, Smith has gone 1-1-1 with a 1.96 GAA and .927 SV%. Tonight, he faces the Canadiens 20th ranked offence but who added Thomas Vanek to their lineup on Wednesday.
Smith allowed four goals on 30 shots in a loss to the Blues on Sunday, but will be back in the cage tonight looking to snap a three-game losing streak. He has yet to lose to the Canucks in regulation this season, going 2-0-2 with a 2.39 GAA and .916 SV% in four starts vs. Vancouver.
Murray was injured in the first period of Monday's win over the Maple Leafs. Expect Cody Goloubef to slide onto the blueline tonight vs. Dallas.
Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards said the injury was not "serious," but could keep Murray out of the lineup. "We'll know more on Tuesday," Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen said. The loss of Murray would be a big loss for the Blue Jackets, especially on the heels of losing veteran Fedor Tyutin for an indefinite amount of time with an ankle injury. Murray has posted 20 points (3G / 17A) in 61 games this season.
Smith allowed two goals on 29 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Jets on Thursday. Smith was given the second night of the back-to-back off, but is expected to face the new-look Blues tonight. Ryan Miller is undefeated against the Coyotes in his career, so Smith will need to bring his A-game tonight.
Smith allowed two goals on 29 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Jets on Thursday. Smith was given the second night of the back-to-back off, but is expected to face the new-look Blues tonight. Ryan Miller is undefeated against the Coyotes in his career, so Smith will need to bring his A-game tonight.
Smith did not get a chance to play for Team Canada behind Carey Price and Roberto Luongo, but he did play very well with Phoenix before heading overseas. He won two of four starts while posting a 1.27 GAA, .960 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he will get a shot against a Jets team who have been great under new head coach Paul Maurice.
Smith did not get a chance to play for Team Canada behind Carey Price and Roberto Luongo, but he did play very well with Phoenix before heading overseas. He won two of four starts while posting a 1.27 GAA, .960 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he will get a shot against a Jets team who have been great under new head coach Paul Maurice.
Kane has missed the last six games with an infected hand, but will play on Thursday. Kane has only played in four of the last 14 games, he recorded one goal and three assists in those four games. Injuries have limited Kane to 42 games this season, but while in the lineup he has recorded 15 goals and 14 assists (29 points) in 42 games.
Smith stopped all 30 shots in a 2-0 win over the Blackhawks last night. Smith has turned his game around recently going 2-1-0 with 1.01 GAA and .968 SV% in his last three starts. Tonight he will play Dallas again after losing 2-1 despite making 37 saves on Tuesday.
Demers has missed the last three games with a groin injury that was bothering him even before he came out after the Sharks’ loss in Calgary on January 30. “All signs point to yes,” said Demers, when asked if he was good to go, following the morning skate. Matt Irwin looks to be the odd-man out on the blue line.
Smith allowed two goals on 39 shots but found himself on the wrong side of a 3-1 final vs. Dallas on Tuesday. After sitting for two straight games, Smith has turned in back-to-back strong outings, stopping 60 of 63 shots (.952 SV%). He draws a tough assignment tonight with the Blackhawks in town looking to continue a strong road-trip.
Smith allowed one goal on 24 shots in a win over the Penguins on Saturday. For those of you who were brave enough to test the matchup, you were rewarded with a great game. He enters play on Tuesday with 12-7-3 record, a 2.72 GAA and .908 SV% at home this season.
Head coach Todd McLellan would not get into much detail about Demers’ injury, other than to say he hurt it skating and it’s not an ankle or a knee. Demers is listed as day-to-day.
Smith allowed five goals on 25 shots in a 5-4 OT loss to the Canucks on Sunday. After getting two straight games off, Smith will be back in the cage on Saturday vs. the Penguins. Not a great matchup for him to try and show that he is still the number-1 in Phoenix…
