Mike Smith G FA Sun 3/1/20 12:37 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith made 39 saves on 41 shots in a 3-2 win over the Jets on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith allowed the two goals in a span of 34 seconds during the second period. He righted the ship and made 18 saves in the third to lock up the win, his sixth in his last nine starts. The 37-year-old improved to 18-10-6 with a 2.87 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 36 outings. The Oilers hit the road, starting with a back-to-back in Nashville on Monday and Dallas on Tuesday -- expect Smith and Mikko Koskinen to split those starts.
Mike Smith G FA Sat 2/29/20 1:35 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will start in Saturday's home game against the Jets, Ken Wiebe of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been superb at home in 2020, recording a .923 save percentage and a 4-0-2 record. This is a solid matchup for Smith to keep it up as well. The Jets have lost three of the last four games and totaled nine goals in that stretch, and they could be without Patrik Laine (foot) in this contest.
Mike Smith G FA Wed 2/26/20 1:31 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith gave up four goals on 21 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Smith had arguably his worst game since the New Year on Tuesday. The 37-year-old slipped to 17-10-6 with a 2.90 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 35 appearances. The Oilers finish a back-to-back Wednesday in Vegas -- Mikko Koskinen will likely start that game.
Mike Smith G FA Tue 2/25/20 2:45 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will tend the road twine against the Ducks on Tuesday, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith took over the starting job when the calendar flipped to 2020, and he's held onto it due to an impressive .920 save percentage and 10-1-3 record in 2020. The Oilers will likely continue to ride the hot hand into a hopeful playoff berth. The Ducks are a favorable matchup to keep it going, too, as they've lost five straight home games and averaged 1.8 goals per contest in that stretch.
Mike Smith G FA Mon 2/24/20 2:06 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith stopped 21 of 23 shots in a 4-2 win over the Kings on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith kept the Kings off the board for most of the first two periods, but Anze Kopitar (on the power play) and Dustin Brown scored against him to make things close over the final 20. The 37-year-old improved to 17-10-5 with a 2.87 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 34 appearances. He's won five of his seven starts in February to establish himself as the Oilers' clear No. 1 option in net.
Mike Smith G FA Sun 2/23/20 9:47 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will patrol the crease for Sunday's contest in Los Angeles.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has allowed three or fewer goals in each of his last 10 outings. During that span, he's 7-1-2 with a strong .921 save percentage and 2.56 GAA. However, he's struggled against the Kings this season, yielding eight goals in two starts against the division rival. He'll look to flip the script against one of the league's lowest-scoring offenses.
Mike Smith G FA Wed 2/19/20 11:35 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith stopped 29 of 31 shots in a 2-1 overtime loss to Boston on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith put together another strong performance for an Edmonton team that was without its best forward (Connor McDavid) and best defenseman (Oscar Klefbom), among others. The only goals Smith allowed both came on breakaways, first by Patrice Bergeron in the opening period and by David Pastrnak in the extra frame. The 37-year-old Smith has lost just one game in regulation since the New Year, going 9-1-4 in that stretch.
Mike Smith G FA Wed 2/19/20 8:05 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will defend the home net against Boston on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been excellent at home in 2020, recording a 4-0-1 record and .919 save percentage. The Oilers will need to rely on strong goaltending once again with Connor McDavid (quadriceps) out of the lineup, but Smith's in line for a tough battle. The Bruins rank fifth in the league this year with 3.21 goals per road game.
Mike Smith G FA Mon 2/17/20 12:37 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith made 28 saves in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Hurricanes.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran netminder was huge in OT, denying first Teuvo Teravainen then Sebastian Aho on clear breaks before Josh Archibald tucked home the winner for the Oilers. Smith is now 9-1-2 over his last 12 outings, posting a 2.63 GAA and .918 save percentage during that stretch.
Mike Smith G FA Sun 2/16/20 12:48 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will guard the cage for Sunday's road matchup with Carolina.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has performed well in his past five starts, going 3-1-1 along with a 2.75 GAA and .914 save percentage in that span. The 37-year-old will likely be busy in net Sunday, as the Hurricanes sit sixth in the league in shots per game this season (32.9). Smith has perhaps deserved a better fate in his career against Carolina (4-10-4 along with a .922 save percentage and 2.63 GAA in 18 appearances).