Mike Smith

  1. NHL Playoffs 2012: Phoenix Coyotes Stay Alive with 2-0 Shutout over L.A. Kings

    The crowd at Staples Center in Los Angeles was ready for a party, but the Phoenix Coyotes played spoiler on Sunday with a 2-0 shutout victory over the Kings ...

    Carol Schram Written by Carol Schram about 13 days ago 133 reads 0 comments

  2. Stanley Cup Playoffs 2012: Mike Smith and Coyotes Who Must Thrive to Avoid Sweep

    Despite the fact that the Phoenix Coyotes were seeded higher than the Los Angeles Kings , many still expected the Kings to win their Western Conference Finals...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 15 days ago 410 reads 0 comments

  3. NHL Playoffs 2012: Breaking Down Potential Stanley Cup Final Matchups

    Hockey scholars posed two questions after the first games of the Western and Eastern Conference finals. The Phoenix Coyotes failed to answer the first: Can any team slow down the ...

    Jacob Betzner Written by Jacob Betzner about 16 days ago 2,551 reads 17 comments

  4. Coyotes vs. Kings Game 3: Mike Smith Must Improve for Phoenix to Avoid 0-3 Hole

    If Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith doesn't give his team a better chance to win against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, L.A. will take a commanding 3-0 series lead...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 16 days ago 248 reads 3 comments

  5. NHL Playoffs: Will Phoenix Coyotes Be Punished Further for 4 Dangerous Plays?

    Last night, the Los Angeles Kings beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 to take a 2-0 series lead. The result of the scoreboard domination was a loss of control and discipline from the Coyotes, as they were continually sent to the penalty box...

    Riley Kufta Written by Riley Kufta about 18 days ago 1,413 reads 18 comments

  6. NHL Playoffs 2012: Power Ranking the 16 Postseason Goalies

    The goalie is the last line of defense in hockey. He is the difference between a win and a loss. Some goalies are surefire Hall of Famers, while others are downright awful...

    Alex Giobbi Written by Alex Giobbi about 19 days ago 268 reads 2 comments

  7. NHL Playoffs 2012: Phoenix Coyotes Must Limit Shots on Mike Smith to Win

    The Phoenix Coyotes lost Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals 4-2 to the L.A. Kings . Mike Smith was excellent in goal for the Coyotes, but could not fight off the constant barrage of shots from the Kings...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 20 days ago 131 reads 1 comments

  8. NHL Playoffs 2012: Goaltender Interference, the Penalty That Makes Me Scream

    As I was watching Sunday night's opening game of the Western Conference Finals between the Phoenix Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings, one single play inspired me to write...

    Ezra Skobeloff Written by Ezra Skobeloff about 20 days ago 152 reads 0 comments

  9. NHL Playoffs 2012: 3 Stars from Game 1 of the Kings vs. Coyotes Series

    Game 1 of the Western Conference final is in the books and the Los Angeles Kings drew first blood with a hard-fought 4-2 win over the Phoenix Coyotes Sunday. With the victory, the Kings improve to 9-1 in the postseason...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 20 days ago 66 reads 0 comments

  10. NHL Playoffs 2012: 6 Kings and Coyotes Players That Are Up for the Conn Smythe

    The NHL playoffs continue tomorrow with the start of the Western Conference finals between the Los Angeles Kings and the Phoenix Coyotes ...

    Isaac Smith Written by Isaac Smith about 21 days ago 735 reads 4 comments

  11. NHL Playoffs 2012: Predicting an Unexpeted Western Conference Final

    The Los Angeles Kings once made an appearance in a Conference Championship series (then called the Campbell Conference) in 1992. Wayne Gretzky and the Kings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals...

    Jacob Betzner Written by Jacob Betzner about 22 days ago 385 reads 0 comments

  12. 5 Reasons Fans of Other Sports Must Watch the NHL Playoffs

    Few things in sports are better than playoff hockey. If you are a die-hard fan, you don't need to be convinced of that. If you're a casual viewer or simply looking for something to watch on a night when there are no NBA playoff games, search no more...

    Gianluca Nesci Written by Gianluca Nesci about 23 days ago 140 reads 0 comments

  13. NHL Playoffs 2012: Quick, Smith Will Battle Between the Pipes in Western Final

    With the Western Conference finals all set, the goaltending matchup of the season will be on full display as the Los Angeles Kings and the Phoenix Coyotes square off for the right to call themselves "conference champs...

    Steven Slivka Written by Steven Slivka about 26 days ago 269 reads 0 comments

  14. NHL Playoffs: Why Mike Smith Should Receive Conn Smythe Consideration

    The Western Conference Final is shaping up to be yet another goaltending battle. Much like it was in their second-round series with the Nashville Predators , Phoenix Coyotes goaltender ...

    John Bain Written by John Bain about 26 days ago 528 reads 2 comments

  15. NHL 2012 Award Nominees: Biggest Snubs in Each Category

    The 2012 NHL awards nominees have been chosen. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sports awards exist for two purposes. First, they are meant to honor amazing athletes and management personnel...

    Simon Cherin-Gordon Written by Simon Cherin-Gordon about 28 days ago 2,398 reads 84 comments