Smith is expected to make his seventh straight start in net Thursday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has struggled of late -- he's lost three straight starts, allowing 11 goals during the losing streak. Now, he's tasked with shutting down a Rangers offense that has scored three or more goals in four of seven games this season. It also doesn't help playing in a tough building like Madison Square Garden. It may not be a bad idea to keep Smith on your bench until Arizona rights the ship.