Smith will be in the blue paint for Friday's contest with Vancouver, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's numbers have improved slightly from last season's disappointing campaign, but his save percentage would rise to an elite .931 if his two starts against the Bruins were disregarded, when he allowed five and six goals, respectively. The Canucks are not an offensively robust team like the Bruins, averaging just 2.70 goals per game, which should make this a favorable matchup for Smith.