Smith will tend the twine in Saturday's contest versus the Canucks, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will try to build upon the 5-1 win he earned versus the Senators on Thursday. Smith has given two or fewer goals in seven of his last eight appearances. The Canucks come into this contest desperate for points to stay in the playoff hunt, but they have scored 18 goals while going 2-2-1 over their last five home games, making Smith a somewhat risky play.

Smith stopped 18 of 19 shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Taking on the cellar-dwellers of the Atlantic Division proved no trouble for Smith, with the victory snapping his three-game losing streak. Smith improved to 20-14-2 with a 2.82 GAA and an .897 save percentage. David Rittich has drawn six starts to Smith's four since the start of March, and it'll likely be Rittich in net for Saturday's contest in Vancouver.

Smith will play goal for Thursday's game against the Senators, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has seemingly lost the starting job to David Rittich in March, but coach Bill Peters is giving the veteran a low-danger start a day before his 37th birthday. The Senators are averaging 2.67 goals per game over their last six road contests, while Smith has allowed nine goals over his last four appearances.

Smith made 19 saves in a 2-1 loss to Winnipeg on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has only allowed four goals in his last two starts, but both have been losses. And he hasn't won since Feb. 26. The Flames will ride the hot hand in net and that looks like David Rittich right now. But they won't hesitate to put Smith in if gets his mojo going.

Smith will defend the road net against the Jets on Saturday, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was limited by illness during the week, but he'll post up between the pipes for his third appearance in March. Considering the veteran netminder plays for a Flames team with the best record (44-20-7) in the Western Conference, Smith's pedestrian ratios (2.90 GAA and .896 save percentage) through 35 games are difficult to fathom. He's been in a constant battle with David Rittich for the No. 1 goalie job in Calgary, making it difficult to depend on one or the other in fantasy circles, but the Flames seem content with the two forming a 1A-1B setup with the playoffs looming. Smith is preparing to face a Winnipeg team clinging to the top spot within the Central Division.

Smith (illness) returned to Friday's morning skate after missing Thursday's practice, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's one-day absence will likely just be precautionary. The Flames have not made a move to bring up a goalie, so expect Smith to back up David Rittich for Friday's game against the Rangers.

Smith (illness) is not participating in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has not started since Mar. 7, and it's unclear how serious the illness is. The 36-year-old has been solid for the Flames this campaign, sitting at a 19-13-2 record to go along with a 2.90 GAA and .896 save percentage. With Smith falling ill, David Rittich would likely draw the start for Friday's game against the Rangers.

Smith stopped 23 of 25 shots, but still took the loss in a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Coyotes on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames are on a four-game losing streak, with Smith and David Rittich in goal for two losses each. Smith's record fell to 19-13-2 with a 2.90 GAA and an .896 save percentage. The Flames return home to face the Golden Knights on Sunday.

Smith will start Thursday's contest versus the Coyotes, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has ceded the crease to David Rittich in the previous two games, but will get the chance to start the second game of a back-to-back on the road. Over his last nine games, Smith is 5-3-1 with a 2.61 GAA and a .911 save percentage. The Coyotes have averaged 3.4 goals per game over their last five home games, making Smith a risky option in goal.

Smith let in four goals on 23 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames honored Jarome Iginla by retiring his number before the game, but the Minnesota team spoiled the party after the puck dropped. Smith's record fell to 19-11-2 with a 2.89 GAA and a .897 save percentage after the defeat. The Maple Leafs come to town Monday for a battle between the third and fourth best offenses in the league. Needless to say, either Smith or David Rittich is a risky play for that matchup.