Mike Smith
G FA
Sun 3/21/21 12:51 AM

Smith allowed two goals on 31 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Smith gave up a pair in the first period, but he was better as the game went along. The Oilers supported him with four unanswered tallies. Smith improved to 11-3-0 with a 2.34 GAA and a .922 save percentage in 16 contests. The Oilers begin a three-game series in Montreal on Monday -- it'd be surprising if Smith didn't get at least two starts during that set.

Mike Smith
G FA
Sat 3/20/21 1:38 PM

Smith will guard the home goal during Saturday's matchup with Winnipeg, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was a little shaky in his last start, surrendering three goals on 33 shots against Calgary on Wednesday, but he was still able to pick up his 10th win of the season thanks to fantastic goal support from his teammates. The veteran backstop will attempt to secure a second straight victory in a home matchup with a Jets team that's averaging 3.07 goals per game on the road this year, 11th in the NHL.

Mike Smith
G FA
Thu 3/18/21 12:46 AM

Smith allowed three goals on 33 shots in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was solid throughout most of the game, although he let in a pair of goals late in the third period. The 38-year-old improved to 10-3-0 with a 2.36 GAA and a .920 save percentage in 15 games. The Oilers finish a back-to-back Thursday when they host the Jets -- Mikko Koskinen will likely start that contest to allow Smith some rest.

Mike Smith
G FA
Tue 3/16/21 4:34 PM

Smith will guard the road goal in Wednesday's game against the Flames, Derek Van Diest of the Edmonton Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith let in four goals on 27 shots in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Flames, but he'll get a chance for revenge Wednesday. Overall, Smith is having his best season in nearly a decade, as he's recorded a .921 save percentage and a 9-3-0 record through 14 appearances. The Flames have now won three straight games, totaling nine goals in that span.

Mike Smith
G FA
Tue 3/16/21 12:10 AM

Smith surrendered four goals on 27 shots in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
This was just the fourth time in 14 appearances that Smith gave up four or more goals. The 38-year-old goalie dropped to 9-3-0 with a 2.31 GAA and a .921 save percentage this season. He took a bit of contact in the third period of the contest but stayed in the game. He's likely to split an upcoming back-to-back with Mikko Koskinen when the Oilers visit the Flames on Wednesday and host the Jets on Thursday.

Mike Smith
G FA
Mon 3/15/21 1:38 PM

Smith will defend the road net in Monday's game versus the Flames, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been fantastic this season, producing a .927 save percentage and a 9-2-0 record through 13 appearances. He has won both of his matchups against the Flames this year, letting in three total goals in the process. The Flames enter Monday's game ranked 23rd in the league with 2.68 goals per contest.

Mike Smith
G FA
Fri 3/12/21 11:46 PM

Smith stopped 23 of 25 shots in Friday's 6-2 win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was once again solid, and he received plenty of help from the Oilers' offense. The 38-year-old goalie improved to 9-2-0 with a 2.16 GAA and a .927 save percentage in 13 appearances. The Oilers travel to Vancouver for a game Saturday -- Smith will likely take that one in from the bench as Mikko Koskinen handles the goaltending duties in the second half of a back-to-back.

Mike Smith
G FA
Fri 3/12/21 12:45 PM

Smith will patrol the crease during Friday's home game versus Ottawa, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was sharp in his last start Wednesday against the Senators, turning aside 21 of 22 shots en route to an easy 7-1 victory. He'll attempt to pick up a second straight win over the same Ottawa team Friday.

Mike Smith
G FA
Wed 3/10/21 11:19 PM

Smith stopped 21 of 22 shots Wednesday in a 7-1 win over Ottawa.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was less than nine minutes away from his third shutout of the year when Ottawa's Evgenii Dadonov converted an easy tap-in on the doorstep. Smith has won back-to-back starts to improve to 7-2-0 on the year, and he continues to fend off regression with his 2.29 GAA and .925 save percentage. The Oilers have another game with the Senators on Friday, but Edmonton coach Dave Tippett could conceivably use that as an opportunity to spot the struggling Mikko Koskinen.

Mike Smith
G FA
Wed 3/10/21 1:13 PM

Smith will tend the twine for Wednesday's home clash with Ottawa, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
In his last six outings, Smith is sporting a 3-2-0 record with a 2.65 GAA and .914 save percentage. The veteran netminder has clearly outplayed Mikko Koskinen and should continue to see the bulk of the workload heading into the rest of the season. With players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in front of him, Smith doesn't have to be perfect to rack up wins, just good enough.