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Blackhawks could see Oilers' Smith and Koskinen in net for qualifier

Edmonton Oilers head coach Dave Tippett pretty much evenly rotated Mike Smith and Mikko Koskinen in net during the regular season and it sounds like both goalies could see time between the pipes against the Blackhawks in the qualifying round as well.

Smith was 19-12-6 with a 2.95 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage in 39 games (37 starts) with the Oilers in his first season with the team. Koskinen was 18-13-3 with a 2.75 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage in 38 games (34 starts) in his second season in Edmonton.

Smith certainly has the edge when it comes to postseason experience.