Smith wasted no time getting his first win with his new team, making 31 saves in a 3-2 win over the Canucks on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Coming off a preseason where he was limited due to illness and may have been dealing with rust ahead of the regular season, Smith appeared to be in midseason form Wednesday evening. The 37-year-old was traded to the Oilers this past offseason and is coming off a shaky 2018-19 campaign with the Flames in which he posted a 23-16-2 record, a 2.73 GAA and a career-worst .898 save percentage. But he was stellar in his home debut against Vancouver, and now look for Smith to get the nod Saturday night when the Oilers host the Kings.

Smith will tend the home twine for Wednesday's game versus the Canucks, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has won the initial goaltender battle over Mikko Koskinen. The veteran backstop struggled in Calgary last season, registering an .898 save percentage but finishing with a solid 23-16-2 record. He has plenty left in the tank, however, and the Canucks were lethargic offensively last year, averaging 2.67 goals per game and converting on 17.1 percent of power plays. Their work on the man advantage should improve with Quinn Hughes in the fold, but Smith is still set up well for a good first impression in front of the home crowd.

Smith will patrol the road crease Thursday versus the Jets, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith played two periods against the Coyotes on Tuesday, allowing two goals on 17 shots. The veteran netminder is expected to play the full game Thursday.

Smith (illness) will play in goal Tuesday versus the Coyotes, Mark Spector of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had the flu at the start of training camp, and it has cost him a week of practice with the team. The veteran goalie is now well enough to play, and will be trying to make up for lost time when he makes his preseason debut Tuesday.

Smith (illness) will play in at least one preseason game during the upcoming week.

EDGE Analysis

Smith returned to practice last week but has yet to make his preseason debut with Edmonton. The team has three games left before the regular season with Tuesday's home tilt against Arizona being his next chance to suit up.

Smith (illness) is skating again, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has skated with goalie coach Dustin Schwartz for the last few days. He's beginning to feel well enough to get back on the ice, leading the Oilers to assign Stuart Skinner to AHL Bakersfield. Smith still has some work to do to get up to game fitness, but the 37-year-old is expected to be ready for Opening Night.

Smith (illness) did not practice Saturday, Tom Gazzola of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Dave Tippett expects Smith to be sidelined at least a couple more days, so it's unlikely that he will see action in Edmonton's first preseason game, scheduled for Monday. But rest assured, with several weeks between now and the regular season, the veteran backstop will be good to go for Opening Night.

Smith (illness) missed the first practice of training camp Friday, Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's illness isn't expected to hinder him for long. The veteran netminder joined the Oilers on a one-year deal in July after posting a 23-16-2 record with a 2.73 GAA and an .898 save percentage in 42 games with Calgary last season. He will likely serve as Mikko Koskinen's backup this year.

Smith signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Oilers on Monday, AP Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith played with the Flames last season -- posting a 23-16-2 record, 2.73 GAA and .898 save percentage -- so he won't have to move very far. The 37-year-old netminder will compete with Mikko Koskinen for playing time in what will likely start out as a near-even timeshare in net.

Smith is expected to sign with the Oilers when free agency begins, Frank Seravalli of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith struggled for most of the 2018-19 season with Calgary, posting an .898 save percentage and 2.73 GAA. The 37-year-old would likely be in a backup role behind Mikko Koskinen if he joins Edmonton, though he could split time as he did with David Rittich last season.