Perry skating is certainly a good sign but he has not real update on his status. The reigning MVP only missed last night's game and was a game-time decision.
In five career appearances against the Preds, Smith has a 3-2-0 record with a 2.47 GAA, .903 SV% and one shutout.
Sounds like Perry won't play tonight. After scoring 50 goals last year, he has 34 tallies and 55 points in 69 games.
Perry is definitely banged up after last night's game. With the Ducks in the middle of a playoff run, expect him to try his best to stay in. After scoring 50 goals last year, Perry has 34 tallies and 55 points in 69 games.
In seven career appearances against the Sharks, Smith has a 3-3-0 record with a 2.95 GAA, .922 SV% and one shutout.
Nugent-Hopkins moves back onto the top PP unit. Twenty of his 39 points have come with the man advantage.
In six career starts against the Blue Jackets, Smith has a 2-3-1 record with a 2.65 GAA and .906 SV%.
In eight career starts against the Pens, Smith has a 3-4-0 record with a 2.51 GAA, .893 SV% and two shutouts.
In eight career starts against the Pens, Smith has a 3-4-0 record with a 2.51 GAA, .893 SV% and two shutouts.
In five career starts against the Blue Jackets, Smith has a 2-2-1 record with a 2.37 GAA and .918 SV%.
In three career starts against the Flames, Smith has a 3-0-0 record with a 1.91 GAA and .917 SV%.
In two career starts against the Canucks, Smith has a 0-2-0 record with a 3.52 GAA and .889 SV%.
Look for Nugent-Hopkins to start between Hemsky and Hall. He has 13 goals and 35 points in 40 games.
In four career starts against the Oilers, Smith has a 2-1-0 record with a 3.02 GAA and .884 SV%.
Expect him to center the second line tonight.
Remember to put Nugent-Hopkins back into your lineup. Before getting hurt, RNH scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.
Nugent-Hopkins drew in shortly after doing one of these simulations last time. At this point, it is only a matter of time until he draws in. Before getting hurt, RNH scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.
In two career starts against the Flames, Smith has a 2-0-0 record with a 1.45 GAA and .938 SV%.
The youngster likely needs a few more practices before drawing in. Before getting hurt, RNH scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.
In 10 career starts against the Kings, Smith has a 7-2-1 record with a 1.40 GAA, .949 SV% and two shutouts.
