Mike Smith G FA Tue 2/6/18 3:59 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will face pucks for a Tuesday night road meeting with the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Smith's play has not been up to par lately, as he's allowed 12 goals and posted a .865 save percentage over the last three games. He's won just one game in six starts since Jan. 20, but to be fair, that win came Saturday against this same Blackhawks team, which hasn't won a game itself since Jan. 30.
Mike Smith G FA Sun 2/4/18 4:04 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith stopped 25 of 28 shots in Saturday's overtime win over the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Smith is finally back in the win column after suffering five straight loss. Aside from a frustrating night against Tampa Bay, the Flames' starter had actually been playing quite well of late but just wasn't getting results. He's been the backbone for Calgary this season and his 21-15-6 record and .922 save percentage indicate just how valuable he truly is. The workhorse should be rolled out with confidence right now as Calgary tries to remain in the playoff picture.
Mike Smith G FA Sat 2/3/18 1:28 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will tend twine in Saturday's home game against the Blackhawks, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith is preparing for a showdown against a Chicago club that ranks eighth in the league in road scoring at 2.88 goals per contest. The Blackhawks also average 33.1 shots per affair, and with further consideration to Calgary's leaky defense, it wouldn't be all that surprising to see Smith flailing all over the crease in the upcoming contest. He possesses a 20-15-6 record, 2.50 GAA and .922 save percentage through 43 games.
Mike Smith G FA Fri 2/2/18 1:34 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith allowed six goals on 27 shots in a 7-4 loss to the Lightning on Thursday. He was pulled after 46:22 and replaced by David Rittich.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been having a career resurgence, but this was an ugly outing. This is the fifth-straight loss for the 35-year-old, and this game had a real impact on his numbers. Smith had a 2.41 GAA before this contest, but that number is now up to 2.50.
Mike Smith G FA Thu 2/1/18 1:36 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will take on the Lightning as a home starter Thursday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith stood tall against the Bolts on Jan. 11, as he pushed aside 33 of 34 shots for a road victory. Tampa Bay leads the league in road scoring at 3.37 goals per game, however, so he needs to be every bit as focused in this next one. It's still a matchup to stay away from on Thursday's 12-game slate -- at least in terms of choosing goaltenders.
Mike Smith G FA Wed 1/31/18 2:31 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith gave up three goals on 34 shots in Tuesday's loss to the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
It looked as if Smith would get the victory until Vegas scored twice in a span of 10 seconds late in the game to take the lead. The collapse can mostly be attributed to the Flames' horrendous defense, but it would have been nice to see Smith come up with a huge save to bail his team out. The veteran netminder has been playing very well despite a four-game losing streak. The Flames will be back in the win column soon, and with a .925 save percentage, the workhorse Smith makes for a quality fantasy option in the cage.
Mike Smith G FA Mon 1/29/18 6:07 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will be the home starter against Vegas on Tuesday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
The All-Star was shining indeed before his weekend trip to Tampa Bay, posting a .944 save percentage and 1.87 GAA in his last 10 appearances. Unfortunately for Smith, Vegas has made life miserable for goaltenders all season, as they rank second in the NHL for goals scored per game (3.38), and ninth for shots on net per contest (33.1). The 35-year-old will need his best stuff as he attempts to stifle the high-flying offense.
Mike Smith G FA Thu 1/25/18 3:22 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith was again the hard-luck loser, stopping 25 of 27 shots in a 2-1 overtime defeat to Los Angeles on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was once again sharp throughout the night, but when his team, but it wasn't good enough with his team scoring a grand total of three goals in three games. Only once this month has he conceded more than twice in an evening, and given that the only issue has been the Flames' offense, he should remain a fixture in fantasy lineups in all formats.
Mike Smith G FA Wed 1/24/18 1:28 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will get the starting nod against the Kings on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
In his last eight outings, Smith is undefeated in regulation, as he posted a 6-0-2 record with a 1.84 GAA. The netminder will look to keep rolling versus a struggling Los Angeles squad that is 3-7-0 in its previous 10 contests. With the veteran between the pipes Wednesday, backup David Rittich will likely get the second half of the Flames' back-to-back against the Oilers on Thursday -- although coach Glen Gulutzan could opt to start Smith in both games with the NHL All-Star Game providing some extra time off.
Mike Smith G FA Tue 1/23/18 12:18 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith saved 31 of 33 shots during Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to Buffalo.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran has collected six wins through his past eight starts without losing in regulation during that stretch. The strong run has him sporting a .926 save percentage and 2.41 GAA for the campaign, and because of Smith's huge workload (40 starts already), he's proving to be an excellent asset. Continue to start Smith confidently against the majority of opponents.