Smith will guard the cage in Thursday's home game against the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was sharp in his last start Sunday against Carolina, turning aside 33 of the 35 shots he faced, but he ultimately suffered his 20th defeat of the campaign due to a lack of goal support from his teammates. The 34-year-old goaltender will look to stay dialed in and pick up his 17th victory of the season in a tough matchup with a hot Senators club that has won four consecutive games.

Smith made 33 saves on 35 shots in Sunday's loss to Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Smith played very well in the loss, but unfortunately the Coyotes could only get one goal past netminder Eddie Lack. Smith had been struggling of late, giving up 14 goals in his previous three outings. While he's now suffered four straight losses, his play Sunday indicates the skid could be coming to an end shortly. Smith doesn't pick up many victories on a struggling Arizona club, but his .914 save percentage makes him worth owning in some fantasy leagues.

Smith will be between the pipes in Sunday's matchup with Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

The 34-year-old has been off lately, with a 4.33 GAA and .867 save percentage. However, on the season, he's been a bit better with a 3.00 GAA and .913 save percentage. The Hurricanes are at the bottom third of the league with 2.48 goals per game, so Smith could get a chance to bounce back.

Smith is aniticipated to start Sunday's tilt versus the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

After sitting on the bench while backup Louis Domingue set aside 32 of 34 shots for his seventh win of the season Friday, the veteran netminder Smith should retake his spot between the pipes in hopes of erasing the sour taste in his mouth after allowing 14 goals in his last three outings. A rematch against Friday's Hurricanes club is on tap for the Coyotes and provides Smith with a good opportunity to turn things around, considering the opposition nets just 2.26 goals per game on the road this season.

Smith gave up four goals on 39 shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Hey, at least he wasn't on the hook for those last two, which came into an empty net as the Coyotes attempted a desperation comeback. Inconsistent at best all year long, Smith has been downright awful recently, giving up 14 goals over his last three appearances. Using him in fantasy is a major gamble -- he sometimes pays off with big save totals, but he also tends to get blown up a lot while playing behind the subpar Arizona defense.

Smith will command the crease Thursday for a road start opposing the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Smith coughed up 10 goals between his last two starts, but one must consider that those outings -- both losses -- came against quality teams in the Blackhawks and Bruins, respectively. With Buffalo on tap, he'll be facing an Eastern Conference team hoping to put the kibosh on a four-game losing skid.

Smith gave up four goals on 14 shots and was pulled at the second intermission of Tuesday's 4-1 road loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

After he let a 1-1 game turn into a three-goal deficit during the second frame -- including two goals in the period's last two minutes -- Smith got the hook, but it was far too late. Perhaps he wasn't quite over the illness that kept him out the past two games, or perhaps Smith was just overmatched by the Bruins' tough offense. Either way, the recent returns haven't been very promising, as he's now given up a painful 26 goals over his last eight starts.

Smith (illness) is in line to start Tuesday's game against the Bruins, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has moved past an illness that had been slowing him, and will thus take aim Tuesday at a Boston squad that has won six of seven decisions since Bruce Cassidy took over as the team's coach. In his last game action, Smith surrendered six goals on 29 shots in a 6-3 loss to Chicago this past Thursday, a rough outing that raised his GAA to 2.92.

Smith (illness) won't play Sunday against Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed Friday's game due to illness as well, so it seems like this is more than just your average bug. Louis Domingue will get the start in his absence. His next chance to return will come Tuesday.

Smith (illness) won't dress for Friday's game against the Stars, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Smith unavailable Friday, the Coyotes were forced to recall goaltender Adin Hill from the minors on an emergency basis so he can serve as Louis Domingue's backup against Dallas. Smith will hope to overcome his illness in time for Sunday's meeting with the Sabres.