It seemed like the Phoenix Coyotes would have to be perfect to even steal a game from the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL Western Conference playoffs. Sunday night, Mike Smith was.

On the brink of elimination, the Coyotes’ goaltender came up huge stopping all 36 shots he faced to keep his team in the series. Now, down 3-1, he’ll have to do it again on Tuesday night as Phoenix again hosts the Kings for Game 5. Continue reading →