Coyotes goalie Mike Smith was 3-0-0 with a 1.33 GAA & .967 SV% vs. Avs last season. He has won 3 of the 5 starts he's made since returning from injury posting a 2.10 GAA and .915 SV%. He has a good match-up tonight against a struggling offense in Colorado.
As expected, Smith gets the start.
Smith comes into tonight's game having won his last two starts, and playing great in both of them. He got his first shutout of the year against DAL and then only allowed 1 goal to MIN. Looks like he's starting to get back on track. However he has a tough matchup tonight against the Blackhawks.
Nugent-Hopkins missed yesterday's contest because of a sore shoulder, but is fine and will play this weekend.
Nugent-Hopkins won't be out long, this is just precautionary. Edmonto expected to have him back on Saturday vs. the Red Wings.
This is Smith's 3rd start in 4 days after missing time with an injury. Fatigue could be an issue. The Wild have managed 20 goals in 8 games this season.
Smith returned from injury last night and allowed 3 goals on 24 shots in a overtime loss to the Stars. Smith has struggled thus far this season and hasn't lived up to the expectations after his dazzling season last year. He gets another crack at the Stars tonight, hoping for a better result.
Smith has missed the Coyotes last 4 games but is ready to return tomorrow. Smith is still winless and his numbers aren't good 4.62 GAA and .836 SV%. He will look to bounce back tomorrow against the Stars.
The Devils playoff hero Henrique is only owned in 56.3% of leagues (ESPN) so if he is available he'd be a good pickup. It may take him some time to get back into the swing of things but he should be just fine.
Henrique still isn't ready to play but this is a step towards playing and could be back in the lineup as early as next week. Monitor his status going forward.
LaBarbera picks up some fantasy value until Smith is able to return.
After just two games this year Smith has given up 10 goals, his save percentage sits at .825 and the Coyotes are 0-2. Smith marveled last year and had a lot of hype coming into this year. Obviously it has only been two games so it isn't time to panic just yet.
Smith has allowed 10 goals on 57 shots in his two starts of the young season much to the disappointment of his fantasy owners who drafted him among the top goaltenders available.
After losing to Dallas yesterday, it looks like the Coyotes will go back to Smith tonight versus the Blackhawks. If Smith can play like he did last season he would be a good fantasy option yet again.
After losing to Dallas yesterday, it looks like the Coyotes will go back to Smith tonight versus the Blackhawks. If Smith can play like he did last season he would be a good fantasy option yet again.
Smith was one of the top options in net last season and should be a safe start against the Stars.
Henrique had an amazing rookie regular season and then an even more impressive playoff run. If you have room to stash him on your roster until he is healthy, I think it would be a good idea. He should have no problem producing once he returns.
Henrique will only miss a handful of games while Elias covers his top line center role for the time being.
Henrique will likely miss a week or two of the new shortened season
Demers would most certainly miss the start of a lockout-shortened season.
