Coach Dave Tippett said Smith would start Friday's game against the Ducks, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports. It sounds like Tippett is considering using Smith for both ends of the team's weekend back-to-back, but the coach will wait and see how the goalie performs against the Ducks before determining his status for Saturday's tilt with the Islanders. Smith ended a three-game losing streak with a splendid outing Tuesday against the Leafs, holding the opposition to two goals on 30 shots.