Jason LaBarbera is expected to start for the Coyotes on Thursday versus Colorado. It will be his fifth straight contest in Phoenix's crease, as he continues to fill in for injured starter Mike Smith. LaBarbera has a one win as the team's interim number one goalie and he has gone winless in his past three outings, including Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to Boston.

Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Jason LaBarbera, backup to the injured Mike Smith (lower body), steered aside 27 of 29 shots but lost a 2-1 game in overtime to the visiting Boston Bruins. LaBarbera and the Coyotes lost when Dennis Seidenberg of the Bruins found the net 58 seconds into the overtime.

Dave Tippett pulled Jason LaBarbera from tonight's match against the Los Angeles Kings after he allowed all four goals. The Phoenix Coyotes are missing Mike Smith, who's dealing with injury issues right now. Curtis McElhinney came in after LaBarbera was taken out of the game. Smith seems to be the only Coyotes netminder worth owning at this point.

Jason LaBarbera made 15 saves in the Coyotes 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. LaBarbera is expected to get a lot more action now that Mike Smith is hurt. He's one of the leagues more dependable back-ups, but it's not ideal for him to be any team's starters. If you're a Mike Smith owner, scoop up LaBarbera as a handcuff until Smith returns.

Jason LaBarbera will get the start in goal for Phoenix on Friday. He is in due to the injury suffered by starter Mike Smith as Justin Pogge will be the backup. LaBarbera is 3-3-0 in limited action this season with a .918 save percentage and a 2.48 GAA. Adjust your lineup accordingly.

Jason LaBarbera, filling in for the injured Mike Smith, had a solid outing in the Phoenix Coyotes' 4-3 victory over the Hurricanes in Carolina Wednesday night. LaBarbera turned away 34 of the Canes' 37 shots. He played in this one because first-string goalie Mike Smith injured his lower body in a game Tuesday night.

Jason LaBarbera allowed just two goals on 32 shots in the Coyotes' 3-2 win over the Predators Tuesday. It was just LaBarbera's fourth starting assignment of the season, but he made the most of it with a solid performance. Mike Smith should go back to his place in goal for the Coyotes' next game.

With first-string goaltender Mike Smith winning a shootout game against the Blackhawks in Chicago Monday night, backup Jason LaBarbera likely will get the start for the Phoenix Coyotes in Nashville tonight. It would be LaBarbera's fourth start of the season.

Jason LaBarbera was saddled with the loss against the Washington Capitals Monday night. Mike Smith got the night off Monday. Babs will get his starts this season, but unless he does something special in those games, he'll be riding the bench this year. Smith has been stunning so far this season and has solidified his position as the team's number one goaltender.

Jason LaBarbera will start in Monday's game against the Washington Capitals. LaBarbera has a 3.01 GAA and .900 save percentage in three starts this season. Mike Smith has been stunning so far this season and has solidified his position as the team's number one goaltender.