Smith will draw the starting nod in goal Thursday versus the Kings, Craig Morgan of FOX Sports Arizona reports. It will mark the third straight turn for Smith, who coach Dave Tippett has continued to stand by as his No. 1 goalie despite his mostly lousy play this season. Smith didn't face the Kings in the the only previous matchup between the two teams earlier this season, but does own 11-4-1 record, 2.16 GAA and .928 save percentage over his career against them. Even so, given the extent to which Smith has struggled this season, it will be hard to trust him against a superior opponent.