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Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Goalie Start

The Coyotes once again Tuesday will be banking on Smith, who has recorded back-to-back shutouts, when they play the Columbus Blue Jackets.

In seven career starts against the Blue Jackets, Smith has a 2-3-0 record with a 2.94 GAA and .899 SV%.

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AZ Central 2012-04-03T08:11:49.000Z

Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Goalie Start

Mike Smith is expected to start in goal for the Coyotes.

In 10 career appearances against the Ducks, Smith has a 5-3-1 record with a 2.81 GAA, .891 SV% and one shutout.

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PhoenixCoyotes.com 2012-03-31T14:42:25.000Z

Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Goalie Start

Starting goaltenders: #Coyotes Mike Smith #SJSharks Antti Niemi #ShootHigh #NHL

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Dave Zorn 2012-03-29T21:55:35.000Z

Adam Henrique(Center)(C)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Line Change

Devs' lines this morning: Ponikarovsky-Henrique-Clarkson

Henrique drops down to the third line after playing on the second. The rookie scored 16 goals and 48 points through 69 games.

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Tom Gulitti 2012-03-29T10:42:03.000Z

Adam Henrique(Center)(C)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Line Change

Looks like Adam Henrique might be skating at LW today.

Henrique moves up from the third line. The skilled rookie has 16 goals and 47 points in 68 games.

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Tom Gulitti 2012-03-26T13:51:21.000Z

Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Goalie Start

Smith, who will start tonight, has posted a 1.00 goals-against average in the last three games between these rivals.

In eight career appearances against the Sharks, Smith has a 4-3-0 record with a 2.57 GAA, .933 SV% and two shutouts.

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PhoenixCoyotes.com 2012-03-24T14:31:48.000Z

Adam Henrique(Center)(C)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Line Change

Devils' lines today: Sykora-Henrique-Clarkson

Henrique moves down to the third line after centering the top line for most of the season. He has 16 goals and 47 points in 67 games.

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Tom Gulitti 2012-03-24T14:02:30.000Z

Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Goalie Start

"Just have to worry about my job"

In seven career appearances against the Avs, Smith has a 5-1-1 record with a 1.47 GAA and .951 SV%.

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Mike Smith via Todd Walsh 2012-03-22T14:54:31.000Z

Jason Demers()(RD)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Line Change

Demers off ice sooner than Braun so that may be a clue as far as the d.

Demers is an option to play tonight. The offensive defender scored two goals and 11 points in 49 games.

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David Pollak 2012-03-22T14:35:52.000Z

Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Goalie Start

Mike Smith first goalie off ice for the Coyotes.

In eight career starts against the Stars, Smith has a 5-0-3 record with a 1.83 GAA, .935 SV% and one shutout.

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Mark Stepneski 2012-03-20T13:26:27.000Z

Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Goalie Start

Goalie Mike Smith, who will start tonight, has posted a 1.67 goals-against average in three victories over the #Oilers this season.

Smith has three wins in five career starts against the Oilers --all of which came this season.

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Dave Vest 2012-03-18T19:29:41.000Z

Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Goalie Start

Goalie Mike Smith, who is expected to start tonight, has posted a 1.67 goals-against average in three victories over the Oilers this season.

Smith has 3 wins in 5 career starts against the Oilers, all of them coming this season.

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Coyotes 2012-03-18T19:29:44.000Z

Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Goalie Start

Tonight's goalies: PHX - Mike Smith; CGY - Miikka Kiprusoff

In four career starts against the Flames, Smith has a 3-1-0 record with a 2.17 GAA and .912 SV%.

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@coyotesgameday 2012-03-15T20:57:22.000Z

Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Goalie Start

Mike Smith, who stopped 39 of 43 shots on Wednesday night vs. Vancouver, is expected to start again tonight. Smith is 2-1-0 with a 2.24 goals-against average vs. the Flames this season.

In four career starts against the Flames, Smith has a 3-1-0 record with a 2.17 GAA and .912 SV%.

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PhoenixCoyotes.com 2012-03-15T20:57:25.000Z

Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Goalie Start

Mike Smith will start in goal tonight for the Coyotes, who have scored just two regulation goals in three games vs. Vancouver this season.

In three career starts against the Canucks, Smith has a 1-2-0 record with a 2.61 GAA and .922 SV%.

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PhoenixCoyotes.com 2012-03-14T17:02:15.000Z

Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Injury

Mike Smith took a high, hard shot off either collarbone or neck area..was down for a while..seems to be favouring it..change of starters??

Sounds like Smith might be hurt and not available to play tonight. We should have an official announcement from the team shortly.

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Jay Janower 2012-03-14T15:24:24.000Z

Adam Henrique(Center)(C)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Injury

Devils rookie Adam Henrique had a three-inch scratch a some swelling in his right cheek after tonight’s 3-0 loss in Philadelphia from being struck by the stick blade of Flyers defenseman Nicklas Grossmann at 9:45 of the third period.

Henrique is a bit bumped and bruised but he probably won't miss any playing time. He has 15 goals and 46 points in 62 games.

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Fire & Ice 2012-03-14T10:35:17.000Z

Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Goalie Start

Mike Smith, who made 42 saves to post his fifth shutout of the season on Saturday vs. San Jose, will be back in goal tonight.

In five career appearances against the Preds, Smith has a 3-2-0 record with a 2.47 GAA, .903 SV% and one shutout.

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PhoenixCoyotes.com 2012-03-12T17:01:28.000Z

Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Goalie Start

Goaltender Mike Smith, who had lost four in a row and did not play in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild, will return against the Sharks.

In seven career appearances against the Sharks, Smith has a 3-3-0 record with a 2.95 GAA, .922 SV% and one shutout.

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AZ Central 2012-03-10T10:48:10.000Z

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins(Center)(C)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Line Change

RNH back up on PP1 with 4, 14, 10 & 44.

Nugent-Hopkins moves back onto the top PP unit. Twenty of his 39 points have come with the man advantage.

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Dan Tencer 2012-03-08T12:58:15.000Z