Fri 2/17/12 1:26 AM

Mike Smith recorded his second consecutive shutout as the Phoenix Coyotes edged the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night 1-0. Smith has been on fire lately, winning six straight while letting in a total of six goals in that span. Thursday, he made 28 stops. The Yotes are now tied for seventh spot in the Western Conference with 65 points. Game by game, it's becoming pretty evident that the Yotes will be buyers come the deadline. Smith has a 24-14-7 record with a 2.28 goals-against average and .927 save percentage.