Mike Smith blocked 29 of 32 Vancouver shots in Phoenix's 3-2 overtime loss Friday night. Smith now has a 13-6-5 record with a 3.01 goals-against average and .911 save percentage.

Mike Smith stopped 31 of 33 Edmonton shots in Phoenix's 6-2 win Tuesday evening. Smith bounced back after allowing at least three goals in six straight games. He now has a 13-6-4 record with a 3.02 goals-against average and .911 save percentage. Look for him to start again on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche.

Mike Smith is going to try relaxing a bit in the hopes that it improves his game. Smith has allowed at least three goals in six straight games. As a result, he now has a 3.07 GAA and .910 save percentage in 23 games this season. "I've been pressing a bit and trying to maybe play the perfect game, and it's kind of affected the way I've played a bit," Smith said. "Not awful, but I feel one or two goals here or there and the game can change." The Coyotes will play against Edmonton on Tuesday.

Mike Smith allowed four goals on 35 shots in Phoenix's 5-2 loss to Chicago on Saturday night. Smith is probably very happy November is over, as he was far from his best, giving up at least three goals in all but three of his games. He's very lucky Phoenix is among the top offensive teams in the league. Smith has a 3.02 goals-against average and .911 save percentage on the year.

Mike Smith and the Coyotes struggled in a 4-2 loss to Nashville Monday night. Smith allowed three goals on 28 shots in the contest, all coming in the game's first period. His record falls to 12-5-4 after the defeat while his GAA is now 3.02 and his save percentage is .911.

Phoenix goalie Mike Smith gave up four goals on 23 Anaheim shots as the Coyotes dropped a 4-2 decision to the visiting Ducks Saturday night. It was a rare unimpressive outing for Smith, particularly against the Ducks, whom he dominated in the past with two shuouts and seven win in eight career home games.

Mike Smith is most likely to be between the pipes for Phoenix when they meet the Anaheim Ducks tonight. Smith has a 1.94 GAA and two shutouts while winning seven of eight career home games against the Ducks. He's started both meetings this season, compiling a 2.89 GAA.

Mike Smith allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Phoenix's 4-3 overtime loss to Colorado Thursday evening. Smith still has an impressive 12-3-4 record with 2.92 goals-against average and .915 save percentage. Backup goaltender Thomas Greiss won't start many games behind solid Smith.

Mike Smith made 27 saves for Phoenix in its 6-3 victory Saturday night against the Lightning. Smith gave up two goals in the second and one in the third, but this one was never in doubt. The fact the Coyotes are getting contributions from all over their lineup hides the fact Smith has been a little erratic this season. Still, he is third in the league with 12 wins and has a 2.87 goals-against average and .917 save percentage.

Mike Smith is currently leading all goaltenders in ice time and games played in the early going. Smith has played in 18 games and 1,047 minutes this season but coach Dave Tippett is not too concerned about overplaying the netminder. "Our games have been spread out where he's getting the rest he needs," Tippett said. "We gave him the one ...rest there when Greiss played a couple weeks ago. We've got a plan in place and we'll make sure he's able to play at the top of his game and not get tired out." Smith is 11-3-3 with a 2.87 GAA and a .918 save percentage.