Mike Smith G FA Sun 10/15/17 12:56 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith stopped 27 of 29 shots in Saturday's win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
It's clear Smith is the man in Calgary this season, with the team turning right back to the veteran after he was burned for five goals against Ottawa the previous night. The workhorse is faring well with his new team, sporting a 4-2-0 record with a .929 save percentage. The 35-year-old makes for a reliable fantasy play on a talented Flames squad that should contend for a playoff position.
Mike Smith G FA Sat 10/14/17 4:09 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will get right back to work Saturday night, drawing a road start versus the Canucks, Kristen Odland of the Calgary Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calgary's No. 1 netminder was shelled by the Senators on Friday night, yielding five goals on 22 shots before getting replaced by Eddie Lack in the third period. Smith has started all five games so far, and his latest performance marked the first time the former Coyote allowed more than three goals in a given contest with his new club. The Canucks have scored just seven times through the first three matches, making this an idea opportunity for Smith to turn things around.
Mike Smith G FA Sat 10/14/17 1:43 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith yielded five goals on 22 shots over 47:58 in a 6-0 loss against the Senators on Friday. The Flames yanked Smith shortly after he allowed his fifth goal at the 7:29 mark of the third period.
EDGE Analysis
Similar to his 2016-17 campaign in Arizona, Smith has been peppered early this season and leads the league in saves. Ironically enough though, in a much stronger defensive outing that saw Calgary give up just 28 shots against Ottawa, Smith yielded five goals. This stinker will drop the 35-year-old's season save percentage from .950 to .922 and raise his GAA from 2.00 to 2.71. Smith should be a more reliable fantasy goaltender this season if only because he'll be in line to win more games, but the veteran will be prone to poor nights like this from time to time.
Mike Smith G FA Fri 10/13/17 1:28 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will be between the pipes against the Senators on Friday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will be making his fifth consecutive start to open the season versus Ottawa -- having posted a 3-1-0 record in his previous appearances. The Ontario native has faced more rubber than any other netminder in the league (160 shots) and could be in line for another heavy workload considering the Senators are averaging 37.3 shots per game.
Mike Smith G FA Thu 10/12/17 1:38 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith made 42 saves on 45 shots in a 4-3 overtime win against the Kings on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
The Flames have certainly kept Smith busy this year. This is his third game facing over 40 shots. Calgary may want to tamp that down, as Smith has a career .913 save percentage.
Mike Smith G FA Tue 10/10/17 5:17 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will guard the cage in Wednesday's road game against the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was unbeatable in his last start, turning aside all 43 shots he faced en route to an impressive 2-0 victory over the Ducks on Monday. If he's able to keep up his strong play, the 35-year-old backstop may prove to be one of the biggest steals of this year's drafts by season's end.
Mike Smith G FA Tue 10/10/17 12:49 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith turned aside all 43 shots in a 2-0 shutout victory in Anaheim on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Not only was this Smith's first shutout in a Flames jersey, but he also spearheaded the team's first win at Honda Center in nearly 14 years -- a span of 25 games. He's faced a ton of rubber (115 shots) while starting all three games for his new squad, providing solid early returns for those that opted to roll with the former Coyote in 2017-18.
Mike Smith G FA Mon 10/9/17 3:06 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will guard the cage against Anaheim on Monday, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
After getting pelted in his Flames debut (44 shots), Smith earned the victory over Winnipeg on Saturday and will look to get a streak going Monday. With the Yotes last season, the netminder went 1-0-1 with a 2.20 GAA versus the Ducks and should be able to count on a significantly better offense from his new club.
Mike Smith G FA Sun 10/8/17 4:33 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith stopped 25 of 28 shots in Saturday's win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was fantastic in the season opener against Edmonton, but couldn't get the victory, so this marks his first win in a Flames uniform. The veteran should see a heavy workload this season behind a young Calgary team looking to get back into the playoffs. Smith averaged a .915 save percentage over his last two seasons with Arizona and can be one of the most dominant goaltenders in the game when he's at his best. Make sure you use him well.
Mike Smith G FA Sat 10/7/17 1:34 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith gets the starting nod against the Jets Saturday night, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith gave up two goals against Edmonton -- both from Connor McDavid -- on Opening Night, but still managed to save 42 shots. The 35-year-old should have some better luck against Winnipeg on Saturday, where he'll look for his first career win with Calgary.