Mike Smith G FA Mon 10/26/15 1:59 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith is expected to start Monday against the Maple Leafs, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has struggled lately, allowing at least three goals in four straight starts, for a total of 14 in that span in which he's gone 0-3-1. He'd draw a favorable matchup against Toronto if he does get the start though, as he looks to bounce back.
Mike Smith G FA Thu 10/22/15 10:01 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith allowed three goals on 27 shots in his fourth straight loss Thursday, 4-1 to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Things aren't getting any better for Smith and the Coyotes. The veteran netminder has now allowed 14 goals in his past four starts, as Arizona was unable to maintain its hot start. Smith may be tired considering he's started every game for the Coyotes this season, so don't be surprised if Anders Lindback gets a shot Saturday against the Senators.
Mike Smith G FA Thu 10/22/15 6:37 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will receive the start between the pipes for Thursday's game against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was the expected starter in net for the Coyotes, and that's indeed the case as he lead the team onto the ice. He's struggled in net over the last three contests, allowing three or more goals in each, and will face another tough challenge against Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers on Thursday.
Mike Smith G FA Thu 10/22/15 3:37 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith is expected to make his seventh straight start in net Thursday against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has struggled of late -- he's lost three straight starts, allowing 11 goals during the losing streak. Now, he's tasked with shutting down a Rangers offense that has scored three or more goals in four of seven games this season. It also doesn't help playing in a tough building like Madison Square Garden. It may not be a bad idea to keep Smith on your bench until Arizona rights the ship.
Mike Smith G FA Tue 10/20/15 10:51 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith allowed three goals on 25 shots in Tuesday's overtime loss to the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
After fooling everybody through his first three games of the season, Smith has dropped his past three starts, allowing 11 goals during that stretch. He's still entrenched as the Coyotes starter, so he holds some value, but Smith is beginning to look like the washed-up goaltender from last season, which isn't a good sign.
Mike Smith G FA Tue 10/20/15 12:42 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith was first off the ice in Tuesday's morning skate, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports. This means he'll start in goal in the evening contest against the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was handed his first loss of the season last Saturday against the Bruins, as the Coyotes' defense was lackadaisical and watched Smith stop 38 of 43 shots. The Devils are less prone to score than the B's, so the matchup Tuesday should be a bit more friendly for the 33-year-old.
Mike Smith G FA Sun 10/18/15 3:39 AM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith made 38 saves on 43 shots in Saturdays loss to Boston.
EDGE Analysis
A good performance from Smith, who falls to 3-1-0 on the season. After opening up the season with three outstanding wins, Smith has now been burned for eight goals in his last two appearances. He's a workhorse in the Coyotes crease, but the team is still lacking on defense, meaning lots of pucks will continue to get past Smith. The 33-year-old is sporting a .940 save percentage so far, though, so keep him rolling.
Mike Smith G FA Sat 10/17/15 1:59 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will be between the pipes in Saturday's tilt against the Bruins, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was enjoying a fantastic start to the season before Thursday's matchup with the Wild, in which he was pulled in the second period after surrendering three goals on just 17 shots. He'll look to get back on track against a Bruins squad that has performed well offensively thus far this season, as they have already scored 13 goals in just their first four games of the 2015-16 campaign.
Mike Smith G FA Fri 10/16/15 12:18 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith's impressive run to open the season came to an end Thursday as he was pulled in the second period after allowing three goals on 17 shots against the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Smith and the Coyotes were bound to fall back down to Earth, and in this case they sort of crashed and burned. Anders Lindback came in to replace Smith after Mikko Koivu's shorthanded goal put Arizona in a 3-0 hole. The move by coach Dave Tippett was largely to set a fire under his squad, which it did, as the Coyotes would end up losing by a goal, 4-3. We all knew Smith would eventually start to look like the goalie from last season. If he can find some sort of middle ground, he'll still be playable, so long as the Coyotes continue to win games.
Mike Smith G FA Thu 10/15/15 7:55 PM
Mike Smith
G FA
Smith will start in goal Thursday against the Wild, Craig Morgan of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been dominant through the first three games this season, allowing just two total goals. The Coyotes will once again look his way, but he'll face some stiff competition in a Wild team that has scored eight goals over the first two games this season.