Smith is expected to start in Monday's road game versus the Senators, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was activated from long-term injured reserve Sunday, and he's set to make his season debut. Mikko Koskinen has handled a bulk of the workload this season with an .889 save percentage and a 5-7-0 record, so the Oilers are hoping Smith will change their fate in the blue paint. Last season, the 38-year-old netminder recorded a .902 save percentage and a 19-12-6 record.

Smith (undisclosed) was activated from long-term injured reserve Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has been on the ice for a full week, and he's ready to return to the active roster. While it's uncertain when he'll make his season debut, Monday's matchup against the Senators could be in the mix, especially because Mikko Koskinen has struggled to this point. Smith posted a .902 save percentage and a 19-12-6 record last season, and he'll at least be the backup Monday.

Smith (undisclosed) was on the ice for Tuesday's practice session.

EDGE Analysis

Smith appears to be trending in the right direction toward making his 2020-21 debut after missing all 11 games due to his undisclosed injury. While Mikko Koskinen will take Tuesday's clash with Ottawa, Smith could be an option when the Oilers head into a back-to-back versus Ottawa on Monday and Tuesday, if not sooner.

Smith (undisclosed) skated with the Oilers' taxi squad group Monday, Ryan Rishaug of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

While it's far from a return to full practice, getting onto the ice is certainly a step in the right direction for Smith. Once cleared to play, Smith should take some of the starts from the overworked Mikko Koskinen, who has featured in 10 of the team's 11 games this season.

Head coach Dave Tippett said Thursday that Smith (undisclosed) isn't expected to return soon, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tippett went on to say that Mikko Koskinen will handle a large workload going forward as a result. There's no clear timeline for Smith to return; he'll remain on long-term injured reserve until he's ready to make his season debut.

Smith (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was announced that Smith could miss several weeks and now it's official that he'll be out for a minimum of 10 games. It's unclear what the 38-year-old is dealing with, but he won't be eligible to return from LTIR until at least Feb. 6 against Calgary. Stuart Skinner will handle the backup duties in his absence.

According to sources, Smith (undisclosed) may be facing a multi-week absence, The Province's Patrick Johnston reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Oilers have only ruled Smith out of Saturday's matchup with Montreal, but it looks like he may be facing a long-term absence. If that ends up being the case, Mikko Koskinen will likely take on an increased workload with Stuart Skinner getting the occasional start to allow Koskinen to rest.

Smith (undisclosed) won't be available for Saturday's matchup with Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will miss a second straight contest Saturday with his undisclosed issue. Stuart Skinner will continue to serve as Mikko Koskinen's backup until Smith is given the green light to return.

Contrary to a previous report, Smith (undisclosed) will not start Thursday's game versus the Canucks, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was initially expected to start Thursday after Mikko Koskinen played in Wednesday's 5-3 loss, but the latter will now make back-to-back starts. Smith is not active for Thursday's game, with Stuart Skinner serving as the backup instead. An update on Smith's status going forward should be provided after Thursday's contest.

Smith will patrol the crease during Thursday's home game versus the Canucks, Jason Gregor of Oilers Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mikko Koskinen struggled in Wednesday's season opener against Vancouver, surrendering five goals on 35 shots en route to a 5-3 loss, so Smith will give it a go in the second half of the back-to-back matchup. The 38-year-old vet wasn't great last season, posting a 2.95 GAA and .902 save percentage in 39 appearances with the Oilers.