Smith will start Tuesday's game against the Golden Knights, Jason Gregor of TSN 1260 Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Oilers won't have a chance to ease Smith back in as he returns from a thumb injury because fellow goalie Mikko Koskinen was placed in COVID-19 protocols Monday. Stuart Skinner will likely be recalled from the AHL to back Smith up for the first leg of Edmonton's back-to-back set of home games against Vegas and Chicago. Smith's 2-2-1 with a 3.76 GAA and .898 save percentage this season.