Smith was named the NHL's Third Star of the first week of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Smith finished 2-0-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and a .971 save percentage on the week. What was most impressive was how Smith was able to put last seasons disappointment behind him. He stifled the Kings in the opener, making 40 saves on 41 shots. All Smith did after that performance was follow it up with a 27-save effort against the superstar riddled Penguins at home. Obviously it's still early, but if the veteran goaltender can keep this level of play up, the Coyotes should be able to eclipse their point total of 56 from last season.