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Smith will start for the Coyotes.

Smith allowed one goal on seven shots after replacing Thomas Greiss on Saturday. It has been tough sledding for Smith lately, he has not recorded a win since December 21, a span of six straight losses. The Olympian is 15-11-8 with a 2.89 GAA and .910 SV% this season. He draws a good matchup against a struggling Jets team who are playing their first game under new head coach Paul Maurice.

Mike Smith
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
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
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
Smith who did not make his scheduled start last night, is on the ice for the Coyotes' optional skate.

Smith was a late scratch in Tuesday's win over the Avalanche because of an illness. He was obviously not feeling well in warmups as he did not take a shot. Smith's presence at the morning skate is a good sign that he could be ready to start tomorrow against the Islanders.

Mike Smith
Smith was scheduled to start tonight but will not as Thomas Greiss takes to the net.

Smith skated around in warmups and did not even take any shots. He is not on the bench as the game starts so Smith must have suffered an injury prior to the game or in warmups. We will get an update as soon as possible.

Mike Smith
Smith will be between the pipes for the Coyotes.

Smith gave up three goals on 32 shots in an overtime loss to the Canucks on Friday. After a great start to the season Smith has been struggling lately. In the last month he has won just three of nine starts while posting a 3.27 GAA and .904 SV%. His pedestrian numbers are ones you will likely want to avoid at Colorado tonight.

Mike Smith