Smith allowed four goals on 26 shots during a 5-2 loss to the Islanders on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Overall, Smith's had a stellar first season with the Flames, but he has been a little inconsistent lately. He's allowed at least four goals in three of his last six games. His numbers are still better across the board than they were in Arizona a year ago, but it would be nice to see Smith break out of this little funk.

Smith has been called upon for Sunday's start against the Islanders, John Shannon of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was just activated from injured reserve Sunday morning, and he'll have a tough matchup against an Islanders squad that is eighth in the league with 3.1 goals per game. The 35-year-old netminder is having his best season since the 2011-12 campaign, compiling a .921 save percentage and 2.53 GAA while posting a 23-16-6 record. Expect Smith to get a majority of starts down the stretch as the Flames battle for a playoff spot.

Smith (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith hasn't suited up since Feb. 11 against the Islanders, who are the opponent Sunday as well. There's no confirmation that he'll start in this matchup, but it's unlikely the Flames activated him just ride pine as a backup. Nevertheless, the Flames should be excited to get their 35-year-old backstop back, since he compiled a .921 save percentage and 2.53 GAA in 47 games this season, and they won just five of 13 games during his absence.

Smith (lower body) was quite active in Friday morning's session, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wills noted that Jon Gillies will serve as the backup to David Rittich for the evening's contest against the Senators, though Smith's on the verge of being activated after appearing "quicker in his movements" in the a.m. session. By Sunday -- when the Flames play host to the Islanders -- it will have been exactly a month since the Canadian backstop last drew into a game.

Smith (lower body) -- who was expected to skip the road trip due to illness -- joined the team in Buffalo on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's unexpected appearance is a good sign that he will start in the cage either Wednesday against the Sabres or Friday against the Senators. The team will likely relay more information following the skate, but the veteran netminder should be considered day-to-day moving forward.

Smith (lower body) is also dealing with an illness, and he won't accompany the Flames on a three-game road trip that starts Monday and finishes up Friday, Kristen Andersen of Postmedia reports.

EDGE Analysis

At this point, Smith's fantasy owners can only hope that the veteran goalie will be able to return by March 11. As noted in this latest report, the team feels that he'd be better off working through his injury and ailment in Calgary, as opposed to traveling to Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Ottawa for upcoming games. Flames rookies Jon Gillies and David Rittich should hold down the fort in the meantime.

Smith (lower body) has made significant progress in his recovery and is considered day-to-day moving forward. However, his return is not considered imminent, Aaron Vickers of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith remains on injured reserve and should remain there until he's ready to go. It sounds as though it may not be too far off at this point, but he has yet to receive a timeline for his return to the ice. More clarification on a return date should hit the airwaves when the veteran netminder draws closer.

Smith (lower body) took the ice back in Calgary on Wednesday, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith landed on injured reserve because of the lower-body injury he suffered Feb. 10 against the Islanders. The issue wasn't believed to be serious initially, but it's held him out since and he was unable to avoid injured reserve. His presence on the ice is definitely an encouraging sign, but no official update pinpointing a potential return date has surfaced.

Smith (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Vickers of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Smith evidently not available for the upcoming contest against the Avalanche, the Flames placed the goalie on injured reserve to free up roster space. According to this latest report, Ryan Lomberg was sent back to AHL Stockton, while forwards Tanner Glass and Andrew Mangiapane join the Flames from that same club.

Smith (lower body) didn't skate on the current road trip, Kristen Anderson of the Calgary Herald reports, adding that the veteran goalie is still without a timetable for his return.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson adds that the Flames will known more about Smith's status once he's had a chance to travel home to Calgary. The team's primary focus in the meantime will be taking care of the Coyotes in Arizona on Thursday, with prospect Jon Gillies reportedly getting the nod for that game.