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NHL Wraparound podcast: Neil Smith at 192-117 after a 6-5 Thursday

In short

Neil Smith went 6-5 on Thursday and his season record is now 192 wins and 117 losses, ahead of two games on Friday night, in Vancouver and in Vegas.

Neil Smith went 6-5 on Thursday and his season record moves to 192-117, ahead of two games on Friday night, in Vancouver and in Vegas.

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Published on November 13, 2026, this short Smith's Pix episode of the NHL Wraparound podcast looks back at Thursday's games and ahead to the two games on Friday night, in Vancouver and in Vegas.

On the show

  • Thursday's record: 6-5 for Neil Smith, when he could have finished 9-2 without the overtime and shootout losses.
  • His season record, picking just the winner, is now 192-117 (.621).
  • For Friday's two games, Neil and Vic look at the Rangers in Vancouver and the Predators in Vegas.

Why it matters for poolers

A .621 record over a full season is solid, and Thursday night is a reminder that no game is ever won in advance once overtime gets involved. Friday's two games are now played or in progress. To see what happened, read our recap of the November 13 night.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Neil Smith's record this season?

192 wins and 117 losses picking just the winner of each game, a .621 success rate, after a Thursday at 6-5.

Which games were on Friday night?

Two games: the Rangers in Vancouver and the Predators in Vegas. The Rangers won 5-1, and the Vegas game is still going as we write this.

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