Mike Smith turns in career-high 58 saves in loss to Blue Jackets
Nobody earned their paycheck more on Saturday than Mike Smith.
The Arizona Coyotes backstop turned in the goaltending performance of the season making an ridiculous 58 saves against the Columbus Blue Jackets - the most of any goaltender this year - through 65 minutes of play.
Unfortunately, he couldn't keep it going in the shootout allowing both shots he faced as this club ultimately fell 3-2 in an unfortunate losing effort. Meanwhile the 60 shots fired his way subsequently set a new franchise record for the Blue Jackets.
The performance also sets a career high for Smith, who has been no stranger to busy nights, having averaged 42 shots against per game over his last five starts.
Last 4 goalies w/ 58SV in regular-season game
- NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 4, 2016
Smith: 58 on 12/03/16
Scrivens: 59 on 01/29/14
Roloson: 58 on 11/23/09
Tugnutt: 70 on 03/21/91 pic.twitter.com/4LCOBk2CgA
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