Smith signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Oilers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith played 39 games for the Oilers last season and posted a .902 save percentage and 2.95 GAA -- both marks worse than Mikko Koskinen's stats. However, Smith recorded a team-high 19 wins and served as a steady backup. The two netminders operated in a 1A-1B capacity last season and will likely follow a similar plan in the upcoming campaign. Smith won't be a dependable fantasy asset unless Koskinen gets hurt.

Smith was pulled after yielding five goals on 23 shots in a 6-4 loss to Chicago in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Perhaps the first goal he surrendered was the omen. The usually sure-handed playmaker gaffed with the puck and Dylan Strome banked the puck into the net off Smith's back. The Oilers were down 4-1 after one and it only took 6:32 for the Hawks to pot another power-play goal and send Smith to the bench. Given that he had been outperformed by Mikko Koskinen in the regular season, Smith may have seen his last ice this postseason.

Smith will patrol the crease during Saturday's Game 1 against the Blackhawks, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was outplayed by Mikko Koskinen during the regular season, but he has far more NHL playoff experience than Koskinen, which likely factored into coach Dave Tippett's decision to give him the nod for Game 1. The 38-year-old backstop will attempt to pick up his first win of the postseason in a matchup with a Chicago club that he went 1-2-0 against in three starts during the regular season.

Coach Dave Tippett plans to use both Smith and Mikko Koskinen during the playoffs, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith and Koskinen split the load pretty evenly during the regular season, so although teams generally rely on one netminder during the postseason, this news doesn't come as a complete surprise. Smith has posted a 19-12-6 record while maintaining a 2.95 GAA and .902 save percentage through 39 appearances this campaign.

Smith stopped 21 of 24 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has cooled off over his last handful of starts, dropping three of his last five with an .883 save percentage in that time. Head coach Dave Tippett has rotated both Smith and Mikko Koskinen smartly throughout the year, but with Koskinen playing his best hockey of the season since the start of March, Smith may see his playing time dwindle down the stretch.

Smith will guard the home cage during Wednesday's matchup with Winnipeg, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith struggled in his last start Thursday against Chicago, surrendering four goals on just 21 shots before being replaced by Mikko Koskinen in the second period of the eventual 4-3 loss. The veteran backstop will attempt to bounce back in a home matchup with a hot Jets club that's currently riding a three-game winning streak.

Smith gave up four goals on 21 shots Thursday in a 4-3 loss to Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

It wasn't the sharpest night for Smith, who was beaten on a wraparound and two long shots through traffic among the four goals and was pulled just over midway through the second period. The loss was just Smith's second in regulation time since the turn of the New Year. He fell to 19-11-6 overall this season with a 2.88 GAA and .905 save percentage.

Smith will be between the pipes on the road versus Chicago on Thursday, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is riding a two-game winning streak in addition to being undefeated in regulation in his last six outings. During that stretch, the veteran netminder has posted a 4-0-2 record, 2.62 GAA and .911 save percentage. The Ontario native figures to continue carrying the load heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

Smith stopped 27 of 30 shots in Monday's 8-3 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

The game was tied at three after two periods, but the Oilers' offense rattled off five goals in the third to secure a big win for Smith. The 37-year-old goalie improved to 19-10-6 with a 2.88 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 37 contests. It's not always pretty, but Smith is getting wins right now -- that carries value in fantasy.

Smith will defend the cage on the road for Monday's matchup with Nashville, Mark Spector of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith hasn't suffered a regulation defeat in his last five contests, as he posted a 3-0-2 record over that stretch along with a 2.55 GAA. The netminder figures to face significant pressure from a Nashville squad that is averaging 33.3 shots (fourth highest in the league).