Smith would like to return to the Flames next season, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith seized the starting job in 2019 after losing out to David Rittich earlier in the season. Smith went 13-12-1 with a 2.62 GAA and a .910 save percentage from the start of January to the end of their first-round series with the Avalanche, appearing in 26 games. Smith is an unrestricted free agent this summer, and at 37 years old, the Flames want to limit their commitment to the goalie to retain some cap flexibility.

Smith allowed five goals on 32 shots in Friday's 5-1 season-ending loss to the Avalanche in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Smith saw a ton of rubber in the series, allowing 17 goals on 205 shots for a .917 save percentage to go with a 3.20 GAA over five games. Smith can't be faulted much for the failures of the team in front of him, but he was also not good enough in Game 5 to keep their season going. Smith will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and it's unclear what the future holds for the 37-year-old coming off of an up-and-down year.

Smith will guard the goal in Friday's Game 5 against the Avalanche in Calgary, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was tested early and often during Wednesday's Game 4. The veteran netminder held up well, turning aside 49 of 52 shots, but he ultimately suffered a third consecutive loss due to insufficient goal support from his teammates. The veteran netminder will look to stay sharp and help his team stave off elimination by picking up his second victory of this postseason at home Friday.

Smith made 49 saves on 52 shots, but took the loss in a 3-2 overtime defeat to the Avalanche in Wednesday's Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has stopped 99 shots in the last two games, but he has nothing to show for it with a pair of losses. With the Flames down 3-1 in the series, it would be justified for coach Bill Peters to turn to David Rittich for a change of pace, but none of Smith's losses have truly been his fault. No starter for Friday's Game has been confirmed at this time.

Smith will be between the pipes on the road against Colorado for Wednesday's Game 4 matchup, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith faced a barrage of rubber in the last two games (95 shots) while allowing nine goals to find the back of the net. The veteran will need some help if he is going to stop the Avs from running away with the series, particularly from his defensemen in limiting the number of shot attempts.

Smith allowed six goals on 56 shots in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had very little help from the team in front of him, hence the barrage of shots against. He will take the loss for the second straight game, but this one is hardly on the 37-year-old goalie. It's not confirmed at this time, but Smith would likely start again in Wednesday's Game 4.

Smith will start Monday's Game 3 against the Avalanche in Colorado, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was a hard-luck loser in Game 2, stopping 36 of 39 shots in the 3-2 loss. The 37-year-old has been outstanding in the series, stopping a total of 62 of 65 shots. Colorado was 21-14-6 at home the season, and Smith was just 10-8-1 to go along with a .908 save percentage and 2.64 GAA on the road this campaign.

Smith made 36 saves on 39 shots but took the overtime loss in Saturday's Game 2 against the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was perfect in the first period, but got beat by Matt Nieto shorthanded in the second frame. The series is tied heading to Denver for Monday's Game 3, and given Smith's shutout from Game 1, he's likely earned a bit of leeway with coach Bill Peters.

Smith will start Game 2 versus Colorado on Saturday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith began these playoffs with a flawless performance, a 26-save shutout in Thursday's series opener. On Saturday, he'll look to remain perfect as Calgary aims to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the visiting Avalanche.

Smith recorded a 26-save shutout in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Avalanche in game 1 of the best-of-seven series.

EDGE Analysis

Smith also provided an assist on Matthew Tkachuk's empty-net goal late in the third period, helping his own cause with a little offense. Smith went 9-7-1 with a 2.28 GAA and a .912 save percentage from the start of February onward, and managed an even better performance here. It's his fourth career playoff shutout and it's likely enough to keep him in the starting role for awhile.