Wed 10/26/11 1:08 AM

He didn't get the win, but Phoenix's starter stopped 34 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars. Many people wondered if the Coyotes were making the right choice when they replaced Ilya Bryzgalov with Mike Smith, but the big goalie is settling in quite nicely so far. Tuesday represented one of his best efforts to date, even if his team fell short in the skills competition. He's at least worth an addition to your "watch list" if you're weak in the goaltending category.