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Smith will start Friday vs. the Penguins.

Smith allowed six goals on 26 shots in the Oilers 6-5 loss to Minnesota on December 12th. It has been a struggle for Smith recently, as he's gone 0-2-1 with a 4.63 GAA and .838 SV% in his last four appearances (three starts). Tonight he faces a red-hot Penguins team that has won six of their last seven (6-1-0) while scoring 3.00 goals per game.

Mike Smith
Janmark (upper-body) is expected to be back in the Stars lineup on Monday.

Janmark missed Saturday's game in Nashville but is expected to replace Justin Dowling in the lineup tonight vs. the Oilers. Janmark has just two assists in his last seven games and just 11 points (3G / 8A) in 28 games this season.

Mattias Janmark
Murray (upper-body) will not play on Monday.

This has become a common theme for Murray, play well but then eventually get injured. He has already missed eight games this season and will miss No.9 when the Blue Jackets host the Capitals on Monday. Scott Harrington will draw into the lineup and replace Murray on the Blue Jackets' second-pairing.

Ryan Murray
Smith will start Thursday in Minnesota.

Smith allowed three goals on 22 shots in the Oilers' loss to the Sabres on Sunday. Smith has struggled mightily as of late, losing three straight while surrendering 10 goals on the last 73 shots (.863 SV%) that he has faced. He has played on the road this season though. The 37-year-old has gone 4-4-1 with 2.25 GAA, .923 SV% and one shutout in away games.

Mike Smith