Mike Smith
G FA
Sun 3/7/21 12:53 AM

Smith stopped 34 of 36 shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was fairly sturdy in Saturday's contest, and a three-point effort from Connor McDavid was enough to earn the veteran goalie a win. The 38-year-old Smith improved to 7-2-0 with a 2.29 GAA and a .925 save percentage through 11 contests. Smith and the Oilers face the Senators three times next week -- he'll be a popular choice in weekly formats and DFS with such a favorable schedule ahead.

Mike Smith
G FA
Sat 3/6/21 1:13 PM

Smith will defend the home net in Saturday's game versus the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Smith got lit up in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Maple Leafs, but he'll return to the blue paint with hopes of bouncing back in the Battle of Alberta. Overall, the 38-year-old has been solid this year with a .923 save percentage and a 2.33 GAA. The Flames have new leadership on the bench after splitting a series 2-2 against the Senators.

Mike Smith
G FA
Wed 3/3/21 11:22 PM

Smith recorded 26 saves Wednesday in a 6-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Smith had almost no chance on any of Toronto's goals, all of which came from point-blank range, and the Maple Leafs were able to build a comfortable 4-0 lead before the game's midway point. The notoriously streaky Smith had been red-hot since returning from injury in early February and was due for a rough outing. Fantasy managers shouldn't completely bail on him, but be aware that regression is likely coming for his .923 save percentage.

Mike Smith
G FA
Wed 3/3/21 12:46 PM

Smith will get the starting nod at home against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith stepped into Monday's matchup with Toronto in relief of Mikko Koskinen and stopped all 13 shots he faced. The 38-year-old Smith has appeared in nine of the team's last 11 contests and seems to have cemented himself as the preferred option in the crease. With no back-to-backs on the upcoming schedule, Smith could see a heavy workload to kick off March.

Mike Smith
G FA
Tue 3/2/21 1:00 AM

Smith stopped 13 shots in relief of Mikko Koskinen in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Smith led the Oilers out for the second period after Koskinen made a mess of the first. Without any goal support, Smith's solid appearance wasn't rewarded. The 38-year-old has a 1.87 GAA and a .938 save percentage in nine appearances. It would be surprising to see anyone other than Smith start Wednesday's finale of a three-game series versus the Leafs.

Mike Smith
G FA
Sun 2/28/21 12:06 AM

Smith made 25 saves in a 4-0 loss to Toronto on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
His hot streak crashed into a blue-and-white wall on Saturday -- his mates were shut down by strong, four-line play by a strong Leafs' squad. Smith remains a strong play, but beware the current schedule because those Leafs aren't going away. The two teams play Monday and Wednesday, and they'll be doozies. Weigh your options those nights.

Mike Smith
G FA
Sat 2/27/21 4:04 PM

Smith will guard the home goal in Saturday's game versus the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has won all six starts this season while posting a .944 save percentage and a 1.73 GAA. The 38-year-old has claimed the No. 1 job over Mikko Koskinen, and he'll look to stay hot at home. The Maple Leafs are typically a dominant bunch, but they'll be without Auston Matthews (wrist) for the first time this season, providing Smith some relief in net.

Mike Smith
G FA
Fri 2/26/21 1:06 AM

Smith made 32 saves in a 3-0 shutout win over the Canucks on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was kept busy throughout the game, but he helped the Oilers kill four penalties and keep the Canucks' potent top six off the scoresheet. It was the 38-year-old's second shutout in seven appearances this year. He has a 6-0-0 record with a 1.73 GAA and a .944 save percentage. This is an unsustainable level of performance, but fantasy managers in need of an upgrade in goal could do worse than Smith while he's on a hot run. The Oilers next host the Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Mike Smith
G FA
Thu 2/25/21 2:26 PM

Smith will guard the road cage during Thursday's clash with the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was decent in his last start Tuesday against Vancouver, stopping 30 of 33 shots en route to a 4-3 victory. The 38-year-old netminder will attempt to pick up his sixth win of the season in a rematch with the same Canucks club Thursday.

Mike Smith
G FA
Wed 2/24/21 1:00 AM

Smith stopped 30 of 33 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Smith had an awful first period, allowing three goals in the first 15:17 of the contest. After that, he was perfect, and the Oilers rallied ahead to get the win. Smith improved to 5-0-0 with a 2.05 GAA and a .934 save percentage in six appearances this year. The Oilers' goaltending situation is probably going to eventually be a tandem, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Mikko Koskinen start Thursday's game in Vancouver.