Mike Smith
G FA
Wed 10/23/19 12:06 AM

Smith stopped 27 of 30 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Wild on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
It was tough to find fault with Smith on any three of the Minnesota goals, two of which came on rebounds in tight and the third of which was a point shot that deflected off of Edmonton defenseman Darnell Nurse. Still, Smith is still winless (0-2-1) in his last three starts after opening the year with three straight wins. Despite the recent skid, Smith owns a sturdy 2.15 GAA and .925 save percentage and will continue to share time with Mikko Koskinen.

Mike Smith
G FA
Tue 10/22/19 1:03 PM

Smith will be in goal on the road against Minnesota on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has put together a strong start to the season, as he is sporting a 3-1-1 record with a 1.97 GAA and one shutout. Coach Dave Tippett has split the netminding duties between the veteran and Mikko Koskinen to start the season, but a couple more impressive outings from Smith could tip the scales in his favor. The listless Wild have managed a mere 2.25 goals per game thus far, bolstering Smith's chances of a securing win No. 4.

Mike Smith
G FA
Sun 10/20/19 11:05 PM

Smith turned aside all 23 shots he faced in regulation and overtime, but ended up on the wrong side of a 1-0 shootout loss versus the Jets on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will get credit for a shutout from this result, but his record drops to 3-1-1 after Kyle Connor and Patrik Laine tallied against him in the shootout. The 37-year-old goalie has allowed 10 goals in five appearances this season. He's splitting time pretty evenly with Mikko Koskinen, making it unclear which goalie will patrol the crease Tuesday in Minnesota.

Mike Smith
G FA
Sun 10/20/19 12:25 PM

Smith will tend the road goal for Sunday's game against Winnipeg, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran hasn't suited up in the last two games, but has been solid this season, racking up a 3-1-0 record to go along with a 2.51 GAA and .917 save percentage in four starts. Smith will likely be busy in the game, as the Jets has averaged 33.6 shots per game this season, good for ninth in the league. The 37-year-old appears still challenged by Mikko Koskinen for starts this campaign, so every start maters for the veteran to hold his starting spot.

Mike Smith
G FA
Mon 10/14/19 11:36 PM

Smith allowed two goals on 34 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith did his best to keep the Oilers in the game, but they lacked the offense to get their goalie off the hook. The 37-year-old has succeeded through four starts, allowing only 10 goals on 120 shots while posting a 3-1 record. He'll still be challenged by Mikko Koskinen for starts throughout the year, and it's unclear which of the two will tend twine Wednesday against the Flyers.

Mike Smith
G FA
Mon 10/14/19 1:39 PM

Smith will patrol the road crease for Monday's game against the Blackhawks, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith and the Oilers will try to remain undefeated. At 37 years old, Smith has been inconsistent, as he allowed just three combined goals in two of his wins but was torched for five scores in his other start. The Blackhawks, albeit winless, have lost by one goal in all three games they've played, and they averaged three goals per contest.

Mike Smith
G FA
Sat 10/12/19 11:41 PM

Smith turned aside 20 shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
New York struck first, as Kaapo Kakko notched his first NHL goal late in the first period, but Smith shut the door from there and the Oilers took control of the game in the third. The 37-year-old netminder has made three starts to Mikko Koskinen's two to begin the season, and with Edmonton still undefeated, expect coach Dave Tippett to keep rolling with a timeshare in net until one of his goalies forces his hand.

Mike Smith
G FA
Sat 10/12/19 12:36 PM

Smith will be between the road pipes for Saturday's game versus the Rangers, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has watched the last two games from the bench, but now he'll get a chance to reclaim the crease against a well-rested Rangers team, which hasn't played in a week. The veteran backstop won his first two starts but was inconsistent, posting a .939 save percentage in the season opener but coming back with an .844 in the second contest. The Rangers provide a threatening offense after racking up 10 goals in two games.

Mike Smith
G FA
Sun 10/6/19 11:33 AM

Smith stopped 27 of 32 shots in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Smith's own puckhandling gaffes led directly to L.A.'s first two goals, but he also turned aside a handful of prime scoring chances the rest of the way to earn his second win in as many starts. It will be interesting to see if the 37-year-old draws his third straight start Tuesday against the Islanders, or if Mikko Koskinen, last year's starter in Edmonton, makes his season debut. Smith signed with the Oilers over the summer after having spent the previous two seasons in Calgary.

Mike Smith
G FA
Sat 10/5/19 1:05 PM

Smith will play in goal Saturday versus the Kings, Tom Gazzola of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith played well, allowing two goals on 33 shots in a season-opening win Wednesday. Right now, the Ontario native has his grip on the Oilers' No. 1 goalie job, and he can strengthen that advantage over Mikko Koskinen with another solid outing.