Smith (illness) is expected to be the backup goalie Saturday versus the Lightning, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has missed two games due to the illness. Stuart Skinner was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Friday, which indicates Smith is good to go. Mikko Koskinen will start Saturday in a tough matchup, but Smith could get his next start as soon as Tuesday versus the Red Wings.