The 2021-22 season hasn’t gone as smoothly as Edmonton Oilers’ goalie Mike Smith would have liked. Smith is approaching his 40th birthday and in the middle of his 16th NHL season but has played in only six games due to injuries.
The Oilers turn to Smith Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights after activating their veteran netminder from the injured reserve.
“I’m honestly focused on the first game.” — Mike Smith on getting back into the lineup. He says he’ll start tomorrow vs. VGK.
— Daniel Nugent-Bowman (@DNBsports) February 7, 2022
Smith has struggled this season, stopping 89.