Mike Smith

Mike Smith to start in goal for the Coyotes on Thursday

The Arizona Coyotes will start Mike Smith in goal versus the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.

What It Means:

Smith will be making only his ninth start of the season on Thursday. He has allowed 2.57 goals and owns a .928 save percentage with a 4-1-2 record in his 11th NHL season.

Our models project Smith to finish with the eight-most fantasy points (18.2) on a busy Thursday night slate. We give him a 56 percent chance of winning while allowing 2.51 goals and making 26.19 saves.