Mike Smith News

Smith has been out since March 24th after suffering a knee injury that night in New York. He has been skating over the last week, but this morning was his first full practice since getting hurt. The Coyotes are in a tough fight for the last Wild Card spot in the West, so getting Smith back would be a huge boost for the team. They have four games remaining, starting tomorrow vs. Columbus. There is no word if Smith will be ready, but he is definitely nearing a return. Monitor his status in the morning skate tomorrow.

Smith will miss his sixth straight game tonight, but the Coyotes are likely to have more information before next week's road-trip (Tuesday-Thursday).

Smith has been doing off-ice workouts, but plans to skate next week. The Coyotes are happy with how he has come along, and hope that they will get good news when he is re-evaluated next week. Smith could be back before the regular season is done, but there is no guarantee at this point.

Stay tuned.

In the meantime, Thomas Greiss will continue to start.

The Coyotes announced this afternoon that Smith's injury is not as serious as originally feared and that he might just be dealing with a minor strain. They are encouraged with how well he is walking today and are hoping that he will only miss the rest of the current road-trip (2 games) at most. He will continue to be evaluated and we will pass on any further details.

Smith grabbed for his right leg, and appeared to be in pain. He left the game and was helped off the ice and appeared to be able put only minor pressure on his leg as he stepped off the ice. Smith's leg appeared to be twisted and with only 10 games left in the Coyotes season, Smith's season appears in jeopardy. He will be re-evaluated on Tuesday, but Thomas Greiss will start Tuesday.

Smith allowed three goals on 27 shots in a loss to the Bruins on Saturday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Smith, but hey, no one can beat the Bruins right now so don't feel bad Mike. Smith has gone 7-4-0 with a 2.18 GAA and .924 SV% in March.

Smith stopped 22 of 23 shots in a win over the Panthers on Thursday. He has won his last three straight starts with a 2.00 GAA and .935 SV%. Smith enters play vs. the Bruins tonight with a 7-3-0 record in March. He has been great as of late, but no one has been as tough of an opponent as the Bruins.

Smith stopped 22 of 23 shots in a win over the Panthers on Thursday. He has won his last three straight starts with a 2.00 GAA and .935 SV%. Smith enters play vs. the Bruins tonight with a 7-3-0 record in March. He has been great as of late, but no one has been as tough of an opponent as the Bruins.

Smith allowed three goals on 39 shots in a win over the Kings on Monday. He has won four of his last five starts while allowing 11 goals on 153 shots (.928 SV%). Smith has gone 6-3-0 with a 2.22 GAA and .925 SV% in March and makes for a strong start tonight against the Panthers.

The Coyotes have 13 games remaining including three back-to-back sets, and it sounds like if Smith is up for it, Tippett plans on starting him in all 13 contests. The Coyotes currently hold a two point advantage over the Stars for the final Wild Card spot, but Dallas also has two games in hand.

Smith allowed two goals on 31 shots in a win over the Flames on Saturday. Smith did not take part in the morning skate this morning because he was reportedly feeling a little off, but he will still be between the pipes vs L.A tonight. Smith has gone 5-3-0 with a 2.12 GAA and .925 SV% in March.

Smith allowed two goals on 20 shots in a loss to the Bruins on Thursday. Smith is in line to start his his eighth straight game tonight vs. Calgary. He is 4-3-0 with a 2.14 GAA and .923 SV% in his previous seven games. He has gone 1-1-0 in two starts vs. the Flames this season.

Smith stopped 31 of 32 shots in a 3-1 win over the Panthers on Tuesday. Smith has now won four of his last five starts while posting a 1.77 GAA and .938 SV%. Smith is playing better now than he has at any other point in the season. He will need to keep that hotstreak going if the 'Yotes are going to get a win in Boston tonight. The B's have won six in a row.

Smith allowed three goals on 31 shots in a 4-3 shootout win over the Lightning on Monday. Smith reportedly felt good after the contest and earned himself the start on back-to-back nights. He draws another good matchup tonight at the BB&T Center where he will take on the 24-33-7 Panthers.

Smith surrendered three goals on 33 shots in a loss to the Capitals on Saturday. Smith has had his moments this season, but has struggled to find any consistency. Tonight, he gets the call in Tampa Bay. Smith has struggled on the road having posted a 7-10-7 record with a 2.94 GAA and .912 SV%.

Smith stopped 24 of 26 shots in a 5-2 win over the Canadiens on Thursday. It was Smith's second win in a row and 22nd of the season. He has stopped 47 of 49 shots (.959 SV%) in his last two outings. Smith allowed three goals on 32 shots in a 4-3 win in his first start vs. the Capitals.

Smith stopped 24 of 26 shots in a 5-2 win over the Canadiens on Thursday. It was Smith's second win in a row and 22nd of the season. He has stopped 47 of 49 shots (.959 SV%) in his last two outings. Smith allowed three goals on 32 shots in a 4-3 win in his first start vs. the Capitals.

Smith stopped all 23 shots that the Canucks threw his way in a 1-0 victory on Tuesday. Since returning to North America with a gold medal around his neck, Smith has gone 1-1-1 with a 1.96 GAA and .927 SV%. Tonight, he faces the Canadiens 20th ranked offence but who added Thomas Vanek to their lineup on Wednesday.