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Despite Thomas Greiss posting a shutout on Tuesday, Smith gets the start vs. the Wild.

Smith allowed four goals on 27 shots in a loss to the Flyers on Saturday. It was his fifth consecutive loss and eighth in his last nine starts. Tonight he will take on the Wild at home, he is 9-5-3 with a 2.93 GAA and .903 SV% in Phoenix this season.

Mike Smith
The Capitals have recalled Connor Carrick from Hershey (AHL).

Carrick recorded his first career NHL goal with the Capitals on October 3, it was the only point he has recorded in three games this season. With Hershey the 2012 fifth round pick (137th overall) has four assists and a minus-3 rating in 13 games.

Connor Carrick
Smith leads the Coyotes onto the ice for warmups; he starts.

Smith allowed two goals on 31 shots in Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Blue Jackets. He has lost his last four starts and has not won since December 21. Tonight he will face the Flyers at home. Smith has posted a 9-4-3 record with a 2.86 GAA and .905 SV% at home this season.

Mike Smith
The Coyotes did not have a morning skate but Smith is expected to start for the Coyotes.

Smith allowed two goals on 31 shots in Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Blue Jackets. He has lost his last four starts and has not won since December 21. Tonight he is expected to face the Flyers at home. Smith has posted a 9-4-3 record with a 2.86 GAA and .905 SV% at home this season.

Mike Smith
Smith is expected to get the start for the Coyotes.

Smith was pulled after allowing three goals on 10 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Oilers. Despite being yanked, he is expected to face the Blue Jackets tonight. Smith holds a 9-3-3 record with a 2.91 GAA and. 903 SV% at home this season.

Mike Smith
Smith is expected to start in goal after taking off Saturday's game at Anaheim.

Smith allowed three goals on 32 shots in a OT loss to the Sharks on Friday. In December, Smith went 3-2-4 with a 2.26 GAA and .925 SV% and will look too close the month out with a W tonight vs. Edmonton. He is 2-0-0 when facing the Oilers this season.

Mike Smith
Smith goes for the Coyotes.

Smith stopped 30 of 32 shots but the second goal came in OT as the Coyotes were downed by the Sabres. Smith has been good in December posted a 2.19 GAA and .927 SV%, but the results aren't there having gone 3-2-3 in eight starts. Tonight he takes on the Sharks who Phoenix has split the first two games against this season.

Mike Smith
Smith leads the Coyotes onto the ice for warmups.

Smith stopped 37 of 40 shots in a come from behind win over the Senators on Saturday. The win snapped a three game losing streak and was his 15th of the season. He has posted a 3-2-2 record with a 2.24 GAA and .926 SV% in December and has a great matchup in Buffalo tonight.

Mike Smith
Smith expected to start for the Coyotes.

Smith stopped 37 of 40 shots in a come from behind win over the Senators on Saturday. The win snapped a three game losing streak and was his 15th of the season. He has posted a 3-2-2 record with a 2.24 GAA and .926 SV% in December and has a great matchup in Buffalo tonight.

Mike Smith
Smith starts for the Coyotes.

Smith stopped 26 of 27 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Coyotes on Thursday. Despite posting a 1.64 GAA and .943 SV% in his last three starts, he has not won any of them. He will face the Senators for the second time this season, he allowed four goals on 32 shots in a 4-3 OT loss the first time.

Mike Smith
Smith goes for the Coyotes.

Smith stopped 25 of 27 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Canadiens on Tuesday. For the second straight game Smith held his opponents to two goals, but the Coyotes usually potent offence has been unable to muster enough goal-support for the 6-foot-4 netminder. He gets the call in Toronto tonight, Smith is 5-5-3 with a 3.09 GAA and .914 SV% on the road this season.

Mike Smith
Mike Smith, a native of nearby Kingston, Ontario, is expected to start in goal at the Air Canada Centre.

Smith stopped 25 of 27 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Canadiens on Tuesday. For the straight game Smith has held his opponents to two goals, but the Coyotes usually potent offence has been unable to muster enough goal-support for the 6-foot-4 netminder. He is expected to get the call in Toronto tonight. Smith is 5-5-3 with a 3.09 GAA and .914 SV% on the road this season.

Mike Smith
Smith starts tonight for Phoenix.

Smith allowed two goals on 32 shots in Saturday's loss to the Hurricanes. Despite his recent struggles Smith said he is feeling the most confident he has all season heading into tonight's game in Montreal. He is going to need that confidence against a hot Habs team and his less than stellar road record. Smith has been a beast in Phoenix but on the road he is 5-4-3 with a 3.18 GAA and .913 SV%.

Mike Smith
Kane will return to the Jets lineup tonight after missing the last six games with a lower-body injury.

”I’m back in and ready to go,” Kane said. He is expected to skate on a like with Mark Scheifele and Michael Frolik when the Jets take on the Blue Jackets tonight. Kane has seven goals and seven assists in 26 games.

Evander Kane
Kane (lower-body) is taking line rushes this morning, suggesting he will return to the lineup tonight.

Kane missed the last six games after suffering a lower-body injury in an afternoon game on November 29. He will skate on a line with Mark Scheifele and Michael Frolik. Kane has struggled a bit this season posting just 14 points (7G / 7A) in 26 games.

Evander Kane
Smith starts for the Coyotes.

Smith allowed three goals on 24 shots in a win over the Islanders on Thursday. It was not the best performance from Smith but it was enough to get the W. He gets the call once again when the Coyotes welcome the Hurricanes to town. Smith stopped 31 of 34 shots in a 5-3 win over Carolina in their first meeting.

Mike Smith
Head Coach Dave Tippett says Mike Smith will start in goal tonight vs Islanders.

Smith told the Coyotes that he is back to 100% after being a late scratch for Tuesday's contest. He will get the call against a struggling Islanders team. In his first starts vs. the Isles he was pulled after 40 minutes when he gave up five goals on 20 shots. Expect a stronger outing this time around.

Mike Smith