Smith will tend the twine for Thursday's Game 1 at home versus Colorado, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Bill Peters has apparently opted for experience over youth for Game 1 in giving the nod to Smith. Despite 571 NHL appearances in his career, however, the 37-year-old has logged just 19 postseason outings, in which he is 10-8 with a .945 save percentage. If Smith struggles at all, the Flames will likely be quick to give David Rittich the nod for Game 2 on Saturday.

Smith allowed three goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Smith didn't get a lot of support in this contest, but allowing a goal in each period didn't help his cause either. Smith finished with a 23-16-2 record, as well as a 2.73 GAA and an .898 save percentage. Neither Smith nor David Rittich has a firm grasp on the starting job heading into the playoffs, but Rittich seems the most likely to get the nod for Game 1 against the Avalanche.

Smith will man the blue paint in Saturday's contest against the Oilers, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

David Rittich started the previous two games for the Flames, but Smith will get the nod in the last battle between Alberta rivals this season. Smith is 4-1-0 with a 1.61 GAA and a .922 save percentage in his last five starts. While anything can happen in a rivalry game, Smith is certainly in a position to produce a positive result given his recent success.

Smith allowed three goals on 15 shots in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was fortunate his offense was able to bail him out, as he picked up one of his sloppier wins of the year. Smith improved to 23-15-2 with a 2.72 GAA and an .898 save percentage. The win locked up the Western Conference for the Flames, who will likely use the final week of the season to see which of Smith or David Rittich will have the hot hand heading into the playoffs. Expect Rittich in goal for Monday's game against the Kings.

Smith will patrol the crease for Sunday's tilt in San Jose, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Smith's 2018-19 campaign has been largely disappointing, he's turned things around over the last month and a half. In his last 11 outings, he's 7-4-0 with a 1.75 GAA and .927 save percentage, allowing two or fewer goals in 10 of those games. The Sharks will provide a tough test, but consider using Smith while he's on a hot streak.

Smith allowed one goal on 22 shots in a 6-1 victory against the Ducks on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Ducks actually scored the first goal of the night, but then the Flames ended the game tallying six unanswered. Smith doesn't have great numbers this season, but he's playing well down the stretch. He is 8-4-0 in the last 12 games and owns a .943 save percentage in the last four contests. Overall, Smith is 22-15-2 with a 2.71 GAA and .900 save percentage in 40 games this season.

Smith has been named the starting goaltender for Friday's game against the Ducks, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith received no support from the offense in a 3-0 loss to the Kings on Monday, so he's likely hoping for a little help this time. The Ducks have averaged 3.40 goals per road game in March, a much better rate than their overall 2.33 goals-per-game pace. It's still a good starting situation at home for Smith, who is 2-4-0 in his last six starts, but with only 12 goals allowed in that span.

Smith allowed two goals on 19 shots in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Smith did what he could to keep the Flames in the game, but none of their 42 shots could crack Jack Campbell at the other end of the ice. Smith dropped to 21-15-2 with a 2.75 GAA and an .899 save percentage. David Rittich, who hasn't started since March 19, may get a turn Wednesday versus the Stars.

Smith is set to tend the twine against the Kings on Monday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has a 2-2-0 record in his last four games, but he's only given up six goals in that span. The Kings are coming off a 4-3 shootout win over the Ducks on Saturday, but will likely find it more difficult against a Flames team that hasn't conceded more than twice in their last five outings.

Smith stopped 27 of 28 shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was busier than in Friday's victory over the Senators, but he rose to the occasion to help the Flames to their fifth 100-point season in franchise history. He improved to 21-14-2 with a 2.78 GAA and an .899 save percentage. The Flames return home for a contest versus the Kings on Monday, which would make Smith or David Rittich a favorable play across many fantasy formats against the NHL's 30th ranked offense (2.36 goals per game).