Sun 3/25/12 2:47 PM

Despite coming up just short against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, it looks like Mike Smith will get the nod on Sunday too. Jeremy Rutherford reports that Smith will play on March 25 instead of backup Jason LaBarbera. Smith has a 33-18-10 record with nice individual numbers this season, so don't blame Dave Tippett for riding him during the stretch run - especially with every point being important with a playoff spot and/or Pacific Division title on the line.