Mike Smith
G FA
Mon 4/5/21 12:56 PM

Smith will guard the road net in Monday's game versus the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
Smith continues to impress, as he's put up a 7-1-1 record and a .916 save percentage over the last nine games. He has played the Canadiens just once this year, recording a 38-save shutout back in February. The Habs have won three of their past four games, and they're adding Eric Staal to the lineup Monday after he completed his quarantine.

Mike Smith
G FA
Fri 4/2/21 11:49 PM

Smith allowed two goals on 26 shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
The Flames held leads of 1-0 and 2-1 in the contest, but decent goaltending from Smith and a resilient offense lifted the Oilers to the win. The 39-year-old goalie improved to 13-3-1 with a 2.39 GAA and a .919 save percentage through 19 contests. The Oilers begin a three-game road trip in Montreal on Monday.

Mike Smith
G FA
Fri 4/2/21 4:34 PM

Smith will patrol the crease during Friday's home game versus Calgary, Jason Gregor of Oilers Nation reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was sharp in his last start Monday against Toronto, stopping 29 of 31 shots en route to a 3-2 victory. The veteran backstop will attempt to earn his 13th win of the season in a home matchup with a Flames team that's 7-11-2 on the road this year.

Mike Smith
G FA
Mon 3/29/21 10:18 PM

Smith stopped 29 of 31 shots Monday in a 3-2 overtime win versus Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
Smith came up with his biggest save of the game just nine seconds into overtime, stoning Auston Matthews from point-blank range. The Oilers immediately headed the other way and Connor McDavid set up Darnell Nurse for the game winner eight seconds later. It was Smith's first win in five tries (1-2-1) against Toronto this season, and the 38-year-old improved to 11-3-1 overall with a 2.44 GAA and .918 save percentage. The latter is on pace to be his best such mark since 2011-12 with the Coyotes.

Mike Smith
G FA
Mon 3/29/21 12:37 PM

Smith will defend the road goal in Monday's game versus the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Smith started Saturday against the Maple Leafs, letting in four goals on 31 shots in the overtime loss. Any matchup against the Leafs will be challenging, but the 39-year-old Smith has been up to the task this year, registering a .918 save percentage through 17 games.

Mike Smith
G FA
Sun 3/28/21 12:44 AM

Smith made 27 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to Toronto on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The Oilers were leading 3-1 heading into the third, but Smith couldn't hold the lead. Then a fluky ricochet off two Oilers resulted in Auston Matthews' winner in OT that Smith really had no chance on. The Oilers have struggled to beat Toronto this year -- they're 2-6 in eight games this season and one of those wins came in OT. They faceoff for the ninth and final time Monday, and the odds are stacked against whomever is in the net.

Mike Smith
G FA
Sat 3/27/21 12:26 PM

Smith will start between the pipes in Saturday's road matchup with the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been on a roll over the past three weeks, going 5-1-0 while posting a respectable 2.35 GAA and .920 save percentage. He'll try to earn a third straight win in a road matchup with a Toronto team that's 11-6-1 at home this year.

Mike Smith
G FA
Tue 3/23/21 6:14 PM

Smith and the Oilers won't play until Saturday's matchup against the Maple Leafs following news that the Canadiens' next three games were postponed due to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, per NHL Public Relations.
EDGE Analysis
The Oilers were scheduled to face the Canadiens three times this week, but all of those contests will be rescheduled. In turn, the team will have a full week of rest under their belt when they take the ice against Toronto on Saturday. Smith is the expected starter for that game. After all, he's recorded a .922 save percentage across 16 appearances this year.

Mike Smith
G FA
Mon 3/22/21 6:18 PM

Smith's game Monday between the Oilers and Canadiens has been postponed, Ryan Rishaug of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Montreal is dealing with some COVID-19 issues so Monday's game won't happen as a precaution. Smith could draw the start for Wednesday's matchup against the Canadiens.

Mike Smith
G FA
Mon 3/22/21 11:58 AM

Smith will defend the road goal in Monday's game versus the Canadiens, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will start for the fourth time in five games. The 39-year-old has been solid in March, generating a .909 save percentage and a 5-2-0 record. The Canadiens are a challenging opponent, as they rank 10th in the league with 3.19 goals per game. However, they'll be without winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body), who leads the league with 16 even-strength goals this year.