Mike Smith G FA Thu 5/5/22 12:16 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith stopped 30 shots in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Smith bounced back from a loss in Game 1 to shut out the Kings, evening the series at 1-1. The 40-year-old netminder now has a 12-18 record with a .931 save percentage for his career in the postseason. Smith was superb to finish the regular season, posting a 9-0 record with a .951 save percentage in the month of April. He'll be back in net Friday in Los Angeles.
Mike Smith G FA Wed 5/4/22 1:19 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will guard the home cage during Wednesday's Game 2 versus LA.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was a little shaky in Monday's Game 1 against LA, surrendering four goals on 35 shots en route to a 4-3 defeat. He'll try to bounce back and help the Oilers even up the series at one game apiece by securing his first win of the postseason in a rematch with the same Kings club Wednesday.
Mike Smith G FA Tue 5/3/22 1:43 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith allowed four goals on 35 shots in Monday's 4-3 Game 1 loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was pretty solid in this one until committing an awful turnover late in the third period, passing the puck from behind the net directly to LA's Alex Iafallo, which led to the game-winning score. Although Smith had a major flub which essentially caused the Oilers Game 1, he'll still likely get the start in goal over Mikko Koskinen for Wednesday's Game 2.
Mike Smith G FA Mon 5/2/22 3:32 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will start Monday's Game 1 against the Kings, Oilers TV Reporter Tony Brar reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was unbeatable in April, going 9-0-0 with a 1.66 GAA and .951 save percentage. He'll look to carry that success over to the month of May as the Oilers begin their quest for the Stanley Cup on home ice against Los Angeles.
Mike Smith G FA Tue 4/26/22 9:57 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith made 33 saves in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Smith picked up his ninth consecutive win, and he has allowed just 10 goals over the past eight. The 40-year-old goalie was in the midst of a forgettable, injury-marred season prior to this stretch, but Smith has gotten healthy at the right time, reestablishing himself as the top option in Edmonton's crease heading into the playoffs.
Mike Smith G FA Tue 4/26/22 1:16 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will defend the blue paint during Tuesday's road game versus the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been unstoppable in the month of April, stringing together eight straight wins while posting an admirable 1.75 GAA and .949 save percentage. He'll look to keep rolling in a road matchup with a Pittsburgh team that's averaging 3.54 goals per game at home this campaign, eighth in the NHL.
Mike Smith G FA Fri 4/22/22 11:49 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith stopped 34 of 37 shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has won eight games in a row, and this was just the second time in that span he's allowed three or more goals. The 40-year-old is locked in as the Oilers' top goalie thanks to his late-season hot run. He improved to 15-9-2 with a 2.88 GAA and a .913 save percentage through 27 outings. The Oilers' last road trip of the regular season begins Sunday in Columbus.
Mike Smith G FA Fri 4/22/22 8:55 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will be stationed between the pipes at home against Colorado on Friday, per the NHL's media site.
EDGE Analysis
Smith is riding a seven-game winning streak where he's posted a terrific 1.57 GAA, including back-to-back shutouts against Vegas and Nashville. He's now 14-9-2 on the year with a .913 save percentage. The 40-year-old netminder coughed up three goals on 31 shots in an overtime loss to the Avalanche on March 21.
Mike Smith G FA Thu 4/21/22 12:14 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith stopped 34 of 36 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 victory over Dallas.
EDGE Analysis
While his shutout streak ended at two, Smith extended his winning streak to seven with another strong performance. Over the course of the streak, Smith has a remarkable .954. save percentage with 1.57 goals allowed. The 40-year-old netminder is clearly the top option in Edmonton right now, as the Oilers look to hang on to a playoff spot.
Mike Smith G FA Mon 4/18/22 1:35 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will defend the cage at home versus Dallas on Wednesday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith is rolling right now with a six-game winning streak during which he posted a phenomenal 1.49 GAA and .955 save percentage. At this point, the Oilers will likely continue to utilize the hot hand, which could see Smith see the majority of the games heading into the playoffs, though Mikko Koskinen will be waiting to step in if needed.