Mike Smith G FA Mon 12/5/11 10:54 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Mike Smith made 32 saves on 35 shots in a 4-3 shootout victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Monday night.
After suffering two straight losses Mike Smith returned to win column Monday night. Smith has been a the Coyotes' most valuable player this season and has Phoenix forgetting about their former all star goalie. An impressive 32 save performance for Mike Smith earned his club the victory.
Mike Smith G FA Sun 12/4/11 1:27 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Mike Smith had a regrettable first period Saturday night, giving up four goals as the Philadelphia Flyers took down the Phoenix Coyotes 5-4.
He was removed after making just 13 stops. While the 29-year-old has been very impressive this season (12-6-3 record, 2.24 goals-against average, .932 save percentage), he has been prone to these types of hiccups from time to time this season. Jason LaBarbera faced just 13 shots between the pipes the next 40 minutes as the Phoenix defense stiffened up after a poor first period.
Mike Smith G FA Fri 12/2/11 12:08 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Mike Smith was sturdy in net, allowing one goal on 31 shots, but wasn't able to get any offensive support as the Phoenix Coyotes were defeated by the Winnipeg Jets 1-0.
Can't really say anything bad about an effort like this one. Smith continues to put together a great season despite the loss. He has a 12-5-3 record with a sterling 3.08 goals-against average and solid .936 save percentage. The 29-year-old has allowed two goals in his last three games.
Mike Smith G FA Tue 11/29/11 11:12 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Few expected Mike Smith to compile a record like he has so far, as the Phoenix Coyotes goalie improved to 12-4-3 in 2011-12.
Smith is easily one of the biggest bargains in fantasy at this point in the season, especially among goalies. In fact, he was likely available as a free agent early on in shallow leagues. Dave Tippett's system indicates that he has at least a shot to keep that going the rest of the way - as long as he can stay healthy.
Mike Smith G FA Sat 11/26/11 10:45 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Mike Smith shut out the Dallas Stars on Saturday night in the Phoenix Coyotes' 3-0 victory, making 26 saves in the effort.
Smith has been a find this season for fantasy owners, earning his 11th win of the season to go with a .933 save percentage and 2.19 goals-against average. It was a nice bounce back outing for the keeper after ceding five goals to the Vancouver Canucks in his last start. He's become a very solid No. 2 keeper in fantasy leagues.
Mike Smith G FA Sat 11/26/11 1:21 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Mike Smith made 32 saves in the 5-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Smith has been great this season, but these games happen from time to time. He still made 32 saves, and was left out to dry by his teams offense. Keep starting him regularly, as the Coyotes still look like a playoff team.
Mike Smith G FA Wed 11/23/11 11:30 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Mike Smith kicked out 19 of 21 shots in a 4-2 win Wednesday night.
Smith has limited to competition to two or fewer goals in each of his last five starts. He's now won two straight games and four of his last five contests.
Mike Smith G FA Sat 11/19/11 9:45 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Mike Smith kicked out 43 of 45 shots in a 4-2 victory over Buffalo on Saturday.
Smith faced at least 14 shots in each period, but he managed to hold his own and earn his ninth win of the season. He has filled in flawlessly for Ilya Bryzgalov and has even outplayed the former Coyotes goaltender in the early part of the season. Smith has a 2.16 GAA and .936 save percentage this season.
Mike Smith G FA Thu 11/17/11 10:17 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Mike Smith turned aside 40 shots, but it wasn't enough as Phoenix fell to Philadelphia 2-1 on Thursday.
Smith has been great this season, finally living up to his starters potential. He has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy owners who took a gamble on him in the late stages of the draft. He is well on his way to enjoy a career year under Dave Tippett's sound defensive system. He should be owned in all leagues.
Mike Smith G FA Tue 11/15/11 11:16 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Mike Smith blocked 35 of 37 shots Tuesday as the Coyotes defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-2 in a shootout.
Smith has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy owners who waited until the late stages of their draft to fill their goaltending spots. The win was the eighth of the season for the Coyotes' number one guy.