Smith will get the road start against the Stars on Friday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news isn't surprising, given that the Flames just sent down Eddie Lack and brought up David Rittich from the AHL. Smith is playing his best hockey in years, as he has a .925 save percentage with Calgary. It's unlikely he can sustain that, but in his last two starts he's only allowed one goal, so there has been no regression yet.

Smith stopped 40 of 41 shots in a 1-0 overtime loss Wednesday at Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Smith deserved a much better fate. He did everything he could to win the game for the Flames, but the offense couldn't get the job done, getting outshot 41-22. That the Flames even made it to overtime was a testament to a strong outing from Smith.

Smith will guard the cage in Wednesday's road game against the Blue Jackets, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was razor-sharp in his last start Monday against the Capitals, turning aside 29 of the 30 shots he faced en route to a 4-1 victory. The veteran goaltender will look to keep rolling Wednesday and pick up a third consecutive win in a tough road matchup with a hot Columbus team that has won four straight games.

Smith stopped 29 of 30 shots in Monday's 4-1 victory over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

This is what the Flames have been waiting for from Smith. After struggling through some poor performances by their other netminders, the Flames needed some quality in goal and Smith gave it to them against Washington with a .967 save percentage. He obviously won't do that every night, but if he can keep his save percentage around his season average of .922, good things will follow for both Calgary and fantasy owners.

Smith will be between the pipes against the Capitals on Monday, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has faced a lot of rubber in his previous five outings (141 shots on goal), which has seen him give up four or more goals in three of those contests. Fortunately for the Ontario native -- and fantasy owners -- the offense has bailed him out and helped him earn a 3-1-0 record. Facing opposing netminder Braden Holtby, Smith probably shouldn't count on a lot of offensive support and will have to perform significantly better if he wants to come away with the victory.

Smith set aside 35 of 39 shots from host Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon, hanging on for 5-4 overtime victory.

EDGE Analysis

Smith dug himself a 3-1 hole in the first period, but he'd get bailed out by Sean Monahan, who notched his first career hat trick, as well as overtime goal-supplier Michael Frolik. This was the 10th win of the season for Smith, who was making his return from an upper-body injury.

Smith will defend the cage from the Flyers in Philadelphia for Saturday's matinee, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

There were questions as to whether Smith would be fit to play in this contest considering he'd missed Wednesday's 8-2 loss to the Red Wings with an upper-body injury, but the Flames have since reassigned goalie prospect Jon Gillies to AHL Stockton as the clear sign that the veteran would be all systems go for this next one. Smith has already appeared in 16 games this season, recording a 9-6-0 record, 2.63 GAA and .921 save percentage. He'll field pucks from a Flyers squad that has lost three straight but is highly accustomed to playing in Saturday afternoon games.

Smith (upper body) traveled to Philadelphia ahead of Saturday's road game against the Flyers, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames must be confident that Smith has overcome his upper-body ailment based on their assigning Jon Gillies back to AHL Stockton on Thursday. However, it's too early to know whether he'll get the next start for a Flames team that has gone 9-6-0 on the young season, so check back for updates ahead of that game.

Smith, who has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Red Wings, is specifically day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan

EDGE Analysis

For a short while, the 35-year-old backstop had the super nebulous 'undisclosed' label affixed to his name, but now we at least know the ailment concerns his upper body. The first-year Flame has appeared in 15 of 16 games this season, so it'll be a bit strange to not see him stopping pucks against the Wings, whom he defeated with a 39-save effort last Thursday. It'll be Eddie Lack accepting that assignment Wednesday evening.

Smith (undisclosed) will not suit up for Wednesday's tilt with Detroit, John Shannon of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

On the positive side, Smith was still able to make the trip to the Motor City, which would seem to indicate his injury is not too severe. Wednesday's contest will be just the second game of the season in which the Ontario native doesn't make an appearance between the pipes. Eddie Lack figures to serve as the primary netminder in Smith's absence with Jon GIllies coming up from AHL Stockton.