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Sharks defenseman Jason Demers won’t play on Saturday against Phoenix, possibly suffering from the effects of an apparent hit to the head from Detroit’s Cory Emmerton on Thursday.

Demers was not at the Sharks’ morning skate. “Not feeling good today, won’t play tonight,” head coach Todd McLellan said. He is not a fantasy relevant player having scored just one goal in 15 games this season.

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Maloney said he's hopeful Smith joins the team on road trip but next week is likely earliest he returns.

Smith will miss his third straight game tonight with an upper-body injury. It doesn't sound like Smith will play on Saturday in San Jose. Monitor his status on Saturday, if he is unavailable the Coyotes next game is on Tuesday, at home vs. Los Angeles.

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Coyotes goalie Mike Smith did not practice today.

Head Coach Dave Tippett said Smith could return to practice as soon as Sunday. Smith was run into yesterday by Daniel Sedin, and then hit behind the net by Alexander Edler. Smith had some tests done today because he was dealing with a headache last night. It does not sound like he suffered a serious injury.

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Mike Smith is expected to start in goal again for Phoenix.

Smith has lost his last four consecutive starts with a 2.59 GAA and .904 SV%. The Coyotes scored just two goals on the four-game road trip, including being shutout in the first three. Smith has allowed just seven goals in three straight wins against the Canucks.

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Mike Smith will go again tonight in goal for the #Coyotes, per goalie coach Sean Burke.

Smith was pulled last night vs. the Kings after giving up four goals on 22 shots. He will be back between the pipes tonight vs. the Kings again. The Coyotes have yet to score a goal in three games on their current road trip. Smith is a good goalie, but he needs some help from his team if he is going to pick up wins on a consistent basis.

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Smith leads the Coyotes onto the ice; Starter.

Smith played very well last week but his team did not help him out very much. He went 1-1-1 despite posting a 1.62 GAA and .942 SV%. He also recorded a shutout even though he lost, because he held the Blue Jackets scoreless through regulation and a shootout. He has a tough matchup tonight vs. the Kings.

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Smith is likely starting tonight for the Coyotes.

Smith played very well last week but his team did not help him out very much. He went 1-1-1 despite posting a 1.62 GAA and .942 SV%. He also recorded a shutout even though he lost, because he held the Blue Jackets scoreless through regulation and a shootout. He has a tough matchup tonight vs. the Kings.

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MIke Smith is expected to start in goal for the Coyotes, who are just 3-6-2 on the road this season.

Smith has won two out of his last three starts with a 2.00 GAA and .929 SV%. He has a rocky matchup tonight against a Columbus team that doesn't look good on paper but are 5-0-2 in their last seven.

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Smith was first off the ice for the Coyotes; Starter

Smith had two great starts in a row vs. the Stars and the Kings, he only allowed three goals on 54 shots (.944 SV%). He will go again tonight against the Blues who will get Alex Steen back tonight. Smith has been good lately so you should be able to start him and get good numbers at the very least.

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