Smith has won two of his last three starts but his numbers were not all that pretty (3.64 GAA and .882 SV%). He will get the nod again tonight against a tough Anaheim Ducks team. It is good Smith is still getting wins but he needs to improve those numbers if he is going to be a top fantasy netminder.
Smith allowed four goals on 15 shots in his last start vs. Minnesota. He will look to improve on that performance tonight vs. a talented Ducks team. Smith is a quality fantasy option but be weary of this matchup.
Smith played well against a tough opponent stopping 29 of 31 in a winning effort against Vancouver on Tuesday. It looks at this point like Smith might start every game for the Coyotes. He is a workhorse and that is what you want as a fantasy owner, he has a tough matchup tonight vs. a strong defensive Wild team.
Smith gets the start as expected
Smith made 43 saves in the shootout loss to the Oilers Saturday. The Flames also played Saturday, beating Minnesota.
The Coyotes haven't played since the 18th so it is no surprise that Smith will be between the pipes today. The Coyotes have a back-to-back today and tomorrow and it sounds like Smith will start both games. Since returning from injury Smith has lost only twice in regulation and once in a shootout. He has been great lately posting a 1.55 GAA and .948 SV% in his last five starts. He has a great matchup today vs. an Oilers team struggling to score.
Smith had an easy matchup in his last outing vs. the Blue Jackets when he gave up 3 goals on just 20 shots but still registered the win. He has another good matchup tonight when Phoenix takes on Calgary. Danny Taylor gets his first NHL start tonight for the Flames so Phoenix has the upper-hand in terms of goalies.
Smith has played well lately winning two of his last three. He has posted a 1.59 GAA and .952 SV% in that span. He has a great matchup against a weak Blue Jackets team.
Smith had two great wins in his last two outings. He stopped 74 of 76 shots that he faced, including a shutout against the San Jose Sharks. Both the Coyotes and Predators offense aren't that stellar so it is going to be whichever goalie can steal this one. Smith has found his game as of late and has regained his spot as a #1 fantasy goalie.
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.
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.
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.
