Most Recent Mike Smith News
Coyotes announcers Bob Heethuis and Tyson Nash preview Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal vs. Nashville.
Mike Smith and the Coyotes look to close out the series to face the Kings in the Conference Finals.
May 7, 2012, 9:48 a.m.
Tippett anticipates same lineup tonight that he used in Game 3.
Smith and the Coyotes can get a 3-1 series lead with a win tonight.
May 4, 2012, 5:26 p.m.
Mike Smith will start in goal for the Coyotes as they try, for a second time, to clinch the first-round series and advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since moving to Phoenix from Winnipeg in 1996.
No surprise Smith starts game 6.
April 23, 2012, 8:40 p.m.
Mike Smith once again will be in goal for the Coyotes as they seek their historic victory. Smith allowed just 10 goals on 164 shots in the first four games of the series.
Smith has the chance to eliminate the Blackhawks today.
April 21, 2012, 2:07 p.m.
Mike Smith, who stopped 124 of 132 shots in the first three games, will start in goal for the Coyotes, who are 3-0 at the United Center this season.
No surprises with Smith in net.
April 19, 2012, 6:43 p.m.
Mike Smith is uninjured and will play tonight.
Despite the collision which netted Shaw 3 games, Smith will play tonight in Chicago.
April 17, 2012, 6:05 p.m.
Mike Smith sat out practice today in Scottsdale. #Coyotes coach Dave Tippett, though, said he's fine. #Blackhawks
He took quite a spill in Game 2 but if the coach says he's good, he is expected to start.
April 17, 2012, 10:07 a.m.
Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith made 43 saves on Thursday and has won his last six starts, allowing only four goals.
No change in net for the 'Yotes.
April 14, 2012, 1:56 p.m.
Yet as the Desert Dogs prepare to contest a playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks, that guy between the pipes is their best shot at forging ahead, pushing into the second round, making some serious noise.
Smith is arguably the hottest goaltender entering the playoffs, having allowed only 2 goals in his last 5 games.
April 12, 2012, 9:42 a.m.
"I've been put in an opportunity to win the division"
In seven career appearances against the Wild, Smith has a 2-4-1 record with a 1.94 GAA, .917 SV% and two shutouts.
April 7, 2012, 2:54 p.m.
Goalie Mike Smith is expected to start in goal tonight despite playing Friday night in a 4-1 win at St. Louis.
In seven career appearances against the Wild, Smith has a 2-4-1 record with a 1.94 GAA, .917 SV% and two shutouts.
April 7, 2012, 1:01 p.m.
Mike Smith will start in goal for the Coyotes vs. the Blues.
In five career starts against the Blues, Smith has a 2-3-0 record with a 3.39 GAA and .882 SV%.
April 6, 2012, 1:44 p.m.
The Coyotes once again Tuesday will be banking on Smith, who has recorded back-to-back shutouts, when they play the Columbus Blue Jackets.
In seven career starts against the Blue Jackets, Smith has a 2-3-0 record with a 2.94 GAA and .899 SV%.
April 3, 2012, 8:11 a.m.
Mike Smith is expected to start in goal for the Coyotes.
In 10 career appearances against the Ducks, Smith has a 5-3-1 record with a 2.81 GAA, .891 SV% and one shutout.
March 31, 2012, 2:40 p.m.
Starting goaltenders: #Coyotes Mike Smith #SJSharks Antti Niemi #ShootHigh #NHL
March 29, 2012, 9:55 p.m.
