Smith will start between the posts Saturday night with the Coyotes playing host to the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

The Coyotes should be well-rested as this is their first game of the regular season, but it's worth noting that Smith has historically fared terribly against Philadelphia -- he's gone 5-7-2 with a 3.49 GAA and .894 save percentage in 15 career games against them, though it's worth noting that the veteran had played for the Stars and Lightning before arriving in the desert.