Smith will start in goal Saturday night against the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

The Coyotes really need Smith to bring his A-game in order to snap a six-game winless skid. The veteran puck plugger has been streaky over 10 outings since returning from a lower-body injury Nov. 16, equating to a 3-3-4 record, 2.59 GAA and .930 save mark. Smith won't have the on-ice support from Max Domi in the upcoming contest, as the skilled pivot has moved to IR with an upper-body ailment.