Mike Smith
G FA
Thu 12/30/21 7:34 PM

Smith will get the starting nod for Friday's tilt in New Jersey.
EDGE Analysis
Smith allowed four goals on 33 shots in a loss to St. Louis on Wednesday in his first outing since October. The 39-year-old is 2-1-0 with a .910 save percentage and a 3.38 GAA through four game. Friday's tilt will be just his second road appearance this season.

Mike Smith
G FA
Wed 12/29/21 11:35 PM

Smith (leg) allowed four goals on 33 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Smith took his first loss of the season, but he most importantly made it through this one unscathed, as the 39-year-old netminder had been on long-term injured reserve since Oct. 19. Mikko Koskinen held the fort admirably in Smith's absence, but Smith should be the main man in Edmonton's net now that he's healthy. Check your wire in case Smith's previous manager got tired of waiting for him to return.

Mike Smith
G FA
Wed 12/29/21 12:12 PM

The Oilers activated Smith (leg) off long-term injured reserve Wednesday. He'll start Wednesday's game against St. Louis.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, the 39-year-old returns for his first game since Oct. 19. In three games before the leg injury, Smith posted a 3.08 GAA and .920 save percentage, winning two of the three contests. He figures to share goaltending duties with Mikko Koskinen going forward.

Mike Smith
G FA
Tue 12/28/21 6:07 PM

Smith (leg) is ready to return and could be available Wednesday against the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
There's been no official move to take Smith off injured reserve yet but that could happen before Wednesday's contest. The 39-year-old netminder has been out since Oct. 19 after suffering a leg injury. He's 2-0-0 with a .920 save percentage this season.

Mike Smith
G FA
Mon 12/13/21 3:34 PM

Smith (leg) is getting closer to full fitness but won't be in the lineup against Toronto on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been out of action since Oct. 19 versus Anaheim, a stretch of 23 games on the sidelines. With Mikko Koskinen struggling of late, he is stuck in a three-game losing streak, the Oilers would certainly welcome back the veteran Smith. Once activated off IR, Smith will likely split the workload with Koskinen for the rest of the year while Stuart Skinner makes his way back to the minors.

Mike Smith
G FA
Fri 11/19/21 1:15 PM

Smith (leg) was designated for long-term injured reserve Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Considering Smith has already missed 13 games, his switch to LTIR won't impact when he can return to action. Still, the fact that the Oilers took this step in order to get the cap savings doesn't bode well for him returning in the near future. At this point, Smith should probably be considered out indefinitely until the team provides a more firm recovery timeline. In his stead, Mikko Koskinen and Stuart Skinner figure to defend the cage.

Mike Smith
G FA
Thu 11/11/21 1:41 PM

Smith (leg) suffered a setback during Wednesday's practice and has returned to Edmonton to undergo further evaluation, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Oilers have four games remaining on their five-game road trip, so at this point it appears likely Smith will be sidelined until next Thursday against the Jets at a minimum. A more definite timetable for Smith's return may be established after Edmonton's training staff is able to evaluate him further, but for now, Mikko Koskinen will continue to operate as the team's No. 1 netminder.

Mike Smith
G FA
Tue 11/9/21 6:08 PM

Smith (leg) is not expected to play Tuesday versus the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
Smith remains on injured reserve, though the team has considered him day-to-day for much of November. The 39-year-old will miss his eighth straight contest Tuesday. He should be considered questionable ahead of a back-to-back versus the Bruins and Sabres on Thursday and Friday.

Mike Smith
G FA
Fri 11/5/21 9:14 PM

Smith (leg) is not available for Friday's game against the Rangers, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Friday will be Smith's seventh straight missed game since injuring his last month. The Oilers believe he's close to returning, so he'll be considered questionable for Tuesday's game in Detroit until another update is available.

Mike Smith
G FA
Wed 11/3/21 1:26 PM

Smith (leg) won't be available for Wednesday's matchup with Nashville.
EDGE Analysis
Although Smith will miss a sixth straight contest Wednesday, the Oilers are hopeful he'll be ready to return Friday against the Rangers. In the meantime, Mikko Koskinen will continue to operate as Edmonton's No. 1 netminder.