Mike Smith G FA Mon 11/13/17 10:27 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith left Monday's contest against St. Louis after the first period and is reportedly dealing with a lower-body injury, Roger Millions of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
While it's unclear the severity of the ailment, Smith wasn't present on Calgary's bench for the start of the second period. The 35-year-old had started the last six games for Calgary notching a 2.64 GAA and .917 save percentage in the contests, and if Smith misses any time Eddie Lack figures to start in his absence.
Mike Smith G FA Sun 11/12/17 2:14 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will start in the net Monday against St. Louis, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 35-year-old netminder has turned back the clock and is currently having one of the best seasons of his career. Despite allowing 12 goals in his last three outings, Smith still owns a 2.55 GAA and .924 save percentage alongside his 9-6-0 record. A matchup against the dangerous Blues will surely test him.
Mike Smith G FA Fri 11/10/17 2:48 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith stopped 39 of 41 shots in Thursday's win over the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
Smith came up with some huge stops and rebounded nicely after surrendering five goals in a loss to Vancouver. The veteran owns a 9-6-0 record with a .924 save percentage and has been a very reliable fantasy netminder thus far. He'll continued to be relied on heavily by Calgary and makes for a solid fantasy option whenever he gets the nod.
Mike Smith G FA Thu 11/9/17 1:05 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will defend the cage at home against the Red Wings on Thursday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith is coming off a pair of disappointing outings in which he gave up four goals to the Devils and five versus the Canucks -- although his offense did bail him out against New Jersey. The confines of the Scotiabank Saddledome have not been kind to the netminder this season, as he is 4-5-0 at home with a 2.95 GAA -- a significant disparity compared to his road numbers (4-1-0 with a 1.77 GAA).
Mike Smith G FA Wed 11/8/17 12:22 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith allowed five goals on 21 shots in Tuesday's loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has had a strong start with the Flames, but this was simply a miserable outing. The 35-year-old has now given up nine goals in his last two outings, bringing his save percentage down to .923 on the year. Smith is locked into the starting role and should bounce back, so we wouldn't be too concerned. The Flames will likely give him the chance to work through his current struggles, so don't hesitate to keep inserting him in your lineup.
Mike Smith G FA Tue 11/7/17 12:58 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will tend the twine for Tuesday's matchup with Vancouver, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will be going for his fourth consecutive win Tuesday after posting a .943 save percentage and 1.92 GAA in his last three starts. The veteran puck stopper was able to earn a W in a 29-save effort against the Canucks on Oct. 14, so he'll look for that same type of success with the team on the second half of a back-to-back after a 3-2 loss to the Red Wings on Monday night.
Mike Smith G FA Mon 11/6/17 2:56 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith allowed four goals on 30 shots in Sunday's 5-4 shootout home win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
New Jersey put up a whopping 16 shots on goal in the first period but the Flames defense tightened up and allowed fewer pucks in each subsequent frame. Smith would ultimately get bailed out by Sean Monahan and Matthew Tkachuk in the shootout, with the veteran goalie improving his record to 8-5-0 on the season.
Mike Smith G FA Sun 11/5/17 1:16 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will man the crease for Sunday's matchup with New Jersey, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calgary's tight-checking style has been both a gift and a curse for Smith, as his 2.19 GAA and .936 save percentage -- marks that are fifth- and third-best in the league, respectively -- have only been enough for a 7-5-0 record. Meanwhile, the Devils play at a fast pace that has resulted in scoring 3.58 goals per game and simultaneously allowing 3.08 goals per game. Sunday's tilt will certainly be about who is able to impose their will upon the game, and Smith could give Calgary the edge if he's able to ride his current wave of confidence.
Mike Smith G FA Fri 11/3/17 2:38 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith made 43 saves in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Smith and Pittsburgh netminder Tristan Jarry had matching shutouts going until Sean Monahan broke a scoreless tie with 4:07 to play, but Patric Hornqvist promptly equalized by beating Smith with 1:12 remaining in regulation. The veteran goaltender proceeded to stop all three shots he faced in the extra session before Mark Giordano potted the overtime winner to hand Smith the victory. Smith already has four 40-save performances with his new club and a .936 save percentage after finishing no better than .916 in any of his final five seasons with the Coyotes.
Mike Smith G FA Thu 11/2/17 1:02 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will defend the cage versus Pittsburgh on Thursday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite a 1.99 GAA in his previous five outings, Smith was only able to register a 2-3-0 record. The netminder could be in line for a heavy workload considering the Penguins are putting 34.8 shots on net -- fourth highest in the league. If Smith can't get some offensive support, he could end up with another tally in the loss column, even if he performs well.