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.
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…
Smith allowed three goals on 26 shots in Wednesday's loss to the Flames. He has lost back-to-back starts vs. Canadian opponents while allowing seven goals on 55 shots (.873 SV%). Tonight he will face the Oilers who have lost five in a row while being outscored 19-10.
Smith allowed three goals on 26 shots in Wednesday's loss to the Flames. He has lost back-to-back starts vs. Canadian opponents while allowing seven goals on 55 shots (.873 SV%). Tonight he will likely face the Oilers who have lost five in a row while being outscored 19-10.
Henrique was injured on Tuesday, but practiced today and will play tomorrow. He has 25 points (13G / 12A) in 51 games this season.
Smith allowed four goals on 29 shots in a loss to the Maple Leafs on Monday. After winning back-to-back starts for the first time since November 9 & 12, Smith got diced up by Phil Kessel and the Leafs. Smith has a great matchup to earn his 18th win of the season tonight vs. Calgary. He stopped 22 of 24 shots in a 4-2 win over the Flames on October 22.
“We’ve got the day off and we’ll know tomorrow morning,” Lamoriello said. Henrique recorded a goal in 10:50 before exiting the game and not returning. He has been heating up recently, he has seven goals and four assists (11 points) in his last 13 games.
Malone has recorded two assists in 15 games with the Avalanche this season, but will return to Lake Erie where he has eight points (4G / 4A) in 15 games. His assignment means that Alex Tanguay is ready too come off of IR.
Smith stopped 33 of 35 shots in a win over the Devils on Saturday. After losing nine straight outings, Smith has now won back-to-back games while stopped 62 of 64 shots (.969 SV%). He faces the Maple Leafs for the second time this season, the first time he allowed on goal on 27 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss.
Smith stopped all 29 shots to record his first shutout of the season on Thursday vs. the Canucks. This was a much needed win for the Canadian Olympian who had lost his nine previous outings. Tonight he faces the Devils and their 27th ranked offence at home. He is 10-6-3 with a 2.77 GAA and .906 SV% at Jobing.com Arena this season.
Smith allowed two goals on 18 shots in a loss to the Blues on Tuesday. Smith has now lost nine straight games and sits at 15-13-8 on the year. Tonight he faces the Canucks for the third time this season, he is 1-0-1 with a 2.33 GAA and .923 SV% in the first two meetings.
Smith gave up five goals on 38 in a 5-1 loss to the Jets last night. Smith's struggles continue, he has lost seven consecutive starts and has just one win in his last 10 starts while posting a 2.87 GAA and .903 SV%. Tonight he faces one of the NHL's best teams, so I would advise leaving him on your bench.
