Mike Smith will be in goal for Phoenix again on Saturday night. It will mark his 10th straight start. He posted a 7-2 record in his previous nine outings.

Mike Smith turned aside 22 of 23 shots in Phoenix's 2-1 win over Florida Thursday night. Smith started again for the Coyotes and he has now won seven of his last nine starts. He has started 60 games this season and that is the most in the league. He now has a 27-20-10 record with a 2.64 GAA and .915 save percentage.

Mike Smith stopped 36 of 39 shots in Phoenix's 4-3 win over Los Angeles Monday evening. Smith, in his ninth straight start, looked sharp at the beginning, but then became flustered at times. But Smith kept the Coyotes in the game early and he improved his record to 26-10-10. He also has a 2.67 GAA and .915 save percentage. He has won six of his last eight starts and he has to continue his strong play in order to have chance at a playoff berth.

Mike Smith kicked away 30 shots in Phoenix's 3-2 win against Calgary on Saturday night. Smith allowed two goals on 18 shots in the second period. He's given up two or fewer goals in three straight contests now. He has a 2.67 goals-against average and .914 save percentage. The Coyotes need him to continue this strong play in order to have a chance at a playoff berth.

Phoenix oaltender Mike Smith made 20 saves but two Boston shots got past him in the first period and that was all the Bruins needed Thursday night to record a 2-1 victory over the visiting Coyotes. Smith's GAA is now 2.67. His save percentage is .914.

Mike Smith stopped 31 of 32 shots in a 3-1 Coyotes victory on Tuesday night over Florida. Smith has won four of his past five games to improve his record to 24-19-10 this season with a 2.69 goals against average and .914 save percentage.

Look for Mike Smith to start for Phoenix on Tuesday. Smith will be going for his fourth win in five games. He has a 2.72 GAA and .913 save percentage in 55 contests in 2013-14.

Mike Smith picked up a shootout victory against his former team with a 4-3 decision over Tampa Bay Monday. Smith blocked 28 of 31 shots through regulation and overtime before stopping all three Tampa Bay shooters in the shootout. His record improves to 23-19-10 while his GAA is 2.72 and his save percentage is .913.

Mike Smith will return to Tampa Bay for the first time since leaving as an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2011 season. Smith was sent to the minors during his last season with the Lightning but there is no ill will towards his former team. "Obviously, getting sent to the minors after playing a few years in the NHL was a tough pill to swallow," Smith said. "It's how you approach those situations that make or break you as an athlete. It would have been easy to go down to the minors and pout. ... I think I went down and just worked really hard and shut my mouth and got a second chance, and a lot's happened since then so it feels pretty good to be where I am right now." Smith is 22-18-4 this season with a 2.72 GAA and a .913 save percentage.

Mike Smith made 30 saves in the Coyotes' 3-2 loss to the Capitals on Saturday night. Phoenix looked as if it was a sure thing to climb into the playoff picture as it entered the third period with a 3-0 win. Instead it folded on the road. This letdown could prove very costly to the Coyotes' playoff hopes -- points are at a premium during this part of the season. Smith allowed three goals on 14 shots in the third. He has a 2.72 goals-against average and .913 save percentage this season.