Smith will be on the bench as the backup for Friday's matchup with Washington as he continues to recover from an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was on the bench for Wednesday's contest as well, although that may have been a scheduled off night based on the Yotes' usual goaltending pattern. Once healthy, the netminder will likely resume his role as the No. 1, but with his recent run of form -- 0-5-1 in his last six with a 3.16 GAA -- you could certainly understand if coach Dave Tippett wanted to give Louis Domingue an extended look.