Mike Smith G FA Sun 5/2/21 2:25 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith stopped 29 of 30 shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
The final score made it look more lopsided than it was -- Smith had to protect a one-goal lead for the better part of half the game, The 39-year-old did so admirably, avenging a loss suffered versus the Flames on Thursday. Smith improved to 18-6-2 with a 2.30 GAA and a .924 save percentage across 28 appearances. The Oilers next play a pair of games against the Canucks on Monday and Tuesday -- Smith and Mikko Koskinen will likely split those contests.
Mike Smith G FA Sat 5/1/21 1:01 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will face the Flames on Saturday, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network
EDGE Analysis
This comes as no surprise, as Smith has been an absolute workhorse between the pipes this season -- as evidenced by the fact he's appeared in 27 of the team's last 35 games dating back to Feb. 8. He continues to have one of the best seasons of his career, as well (2.35. GAA, .922 save percentage), so he makes for a fantastic fantasy play for a usually-potent Oilers offense.
Mike Smith G FA Fri 4/30/21 1:30 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith allowed three goals on 30 shots in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Smith didn't get much help from his Oilers teammates Thursday, as opposing goalie Jacob Markstrom silenced the Edmonton superstars. The 39-year-old Smith dropped to 17-6-2 with a 2.35 GAA and a .922 save percentage in 27 outings. He'll likely get another look at the Flames in Saturday's rematch, as Smith should be favored to see most of the starts until the Oilers clinch a playoff spot.
Mike Smith G FA Thu 4/29/21 7:12 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will draw the start for Thursday's home game against Calgary.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will get his seventh start out of the past eight games, as he's gone 4-2-0 along with a 2.02 GAA and .937 save percentage over his past six appearances. The 39-year-old has enjoyed success this campaign against Calgary, going 4-2-0 along with a .903 save percentage and 2.85 GAA. It appears a strong matchup on paper Thursday, as the Flames offense sits 25th in the league in goals per contest this year (2.59).
Mike Smith G FA Wed 4/28/21 8:37 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Contrary to a previous report, Smith won't start Wednesday's road game against the Jets, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mikko Koskinen will start instead. It's unclear why Smith isn't starting, and there haven't been any reports that he's injured. If he's, in fact, healthy, Smith likely will start in Thursday's home game versus the Flames. The veteran netminder has accrued a .923 save percentage and a 17-5-2 record this year.
Mike Smith G FA Wed 4/28/21 1:28 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will get the starting nod on the road against the Jets on Wednesday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will be making his seventh consecutive appearance in the crease, having posted a 4-2-0 record and 2.02 GAA in his last six outings. In five matchups with the Jets this season, the veteran is undefeated with a .936 save percentage and one shutout. Smith will no doubt be eager to continue his dominance over Winnipeg on Wednesday as the Oilers attempt to chase down Toronto for the North Division title.
Mike Smith G FA Mon 4/26/21 11:25 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith stopped 36 of 37 shots in Monday's 6-1 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Connor McDavid supplied a hat trick and three other Oilers found twine to give Smith plenty of goal support. The 39-year-old goalie improved to 17-5-2 with a 2.32 GAA and a .923 save percentage through 26 appearances. Smith continues to enjoy his best campaign since 2011-12. He may get another start versus the Jets on Wednesday.
Mike Smith G FA Mon 4/26/21 2:55 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will man the road crease Monday in Winnipeg, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been up and down over his last five starts. He has allowed just two total goals in three wins during that stretch but also surrendered nine goals over a pair of losses. Smith's best outing in this recent stretch was an April 17 shutout in Winnipeg, and he'll look to repeat that feat against a reeling Jets team that's been outscored 12-4 during its three-game losing streak.
Mike Smith G FA Thu 4/22/21 1:48 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith gave up four goals on 31 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
Smith wasn't quite sharp enough Wednesday, and the Oilers' rally came up short in the third period. The 39-year-old goalie dropped to 16-5-2 with a 2.37 GAA and a .921 save percentage in 25 games. He's very rarely had poor outings -- Wednesday was the seventh time he's given up four or more goals this year. The Oilers are off until Monday, when they visit Winnipeg to begin a two-game series.
Mike Smith G FA Wed 4/21/21 6:29 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will protect the home goal Wednesday versus the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
Smith only allowed one goal on 23 shots versus the Canadiens on Monday. He has a 4-1-1 record with a 1.98 GAA and a .933 save percentage in six games during April. He'll look to replicate his success from Monday against a Montreal team averaging just 1.8 goals per game in their last 10 outings.