Smith will guard the crease in Thursday's matchup with the Rangers, Sarah McLellan of AZcentral sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will look to get out of a mid-season slump during the home contest as he's gone 0-5-0 in his last five starts while posting a 3.06 GAA and .891 save percentage. The Canadien netminder will have no easy task on his hands, however, as he'll be stopping pucks against a Rangers' offense that averages 3.27 goals per game, third-best in the NHL.

Smith gave up two goals on 28 shots and took a 3-2 loss against Dallas on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Stars scored an empty-netter that was answered by a Radim Vrbata penality-shot goal with seconds remaining, resulting in an even more painful loss for Smith and the Coyotes. He's now dropped five straight starts, though Tuesday's was certainly the best of them. Look for Smith to tend the twine once again versus the Rangers on Thursday.

Smith will start between the pipes in Tuesday's home game against the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has struggled of late, suffering losses in each of his last four starts while posting a sub-par 3.31 GAA and .881 save percentage over that span. The veteran goaltender will look to pick up his eighth win of the season in a decent home matchup with a Stars team that's averaging 2.35 goals per game on the road this season, 16th in the NHL.

Smith saved just 28 of 32 shots during Friday's loss to Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has now lost four consecutive games and allowed 13 goals during the stretch with an underwhelming .881 save percentage. Arizona entered Friday's game allowing the most high-danger scoring chances per 60 minutes (13.8) in the league, so it isn't a favorable fantasy situation for Smith. The veteran netminder is still capable of stealing the odd game, but you'll want to be very selective with the opponents you start him against.

Smith will command the crease Friday night as the home starter against the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

The will be Smith's 10th consecutive start. He's gone 3-5-1 with an uninspiring 2.71 GAA leading up to this contest against a young Toronto team that ranks second in shots on goal (33.8) and seventh in goals per game (2.91) on average.

Smith allowed three goals on 21 shots during Wednesday's loss to Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

It was Smith's third straight loss, and he's allowed three goals in each outing with an .883 save percentage. The 34-year-old veteran still boasts an impressive .926 mark for the campaign, but he has just seven wins through 19 games, and his GAA has ballooned to 2.67. Smith is still capable of stealing games, which makes him particularly useful in daily contests as a contrarian flier, but you'll want to be selective with the opponents you start him against in seasonal leagues.

Smith will get the starting nod versus Edmonton on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will make ninth consecutive start having lost his previous two outings. The 34-year-old has been rather pedestrian this season with a 7-6-4 record and a .928 save percentage. While you can't lay all the blame at the feet of the Ontario native, if the Yotes are going to try to climb out of the bottom of the standings, they are going to need significantly better goaltending.

Smith allowed three goals on 27 shots during Monday's loss to Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

Backstopping the worst team in the league can be a fantasy nightmare, but Smith has provided respectable results this year. He entered Monday's game with a solid .930 save percentage, and as long as you're selective with whom you start him against, Smith is a capable contributor to your goaltending corps. However, don't fool yourself into thinking there is a safe matchup for Arizona.

Smith will protect the blue paint against the Flames on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will be making his eighth straight appearance versus Calgary. During those previous seven outings, the netminder registered a 2.59 GAA along with a 3-3-1 record. The Flames are sitting at 29th in the league in shots per game at 28.1, so it may be a slightly more manageable workload for Smith.

Smith made 26 saves in a 4-1 loss to the Wild on Saturday. He allowed three goals.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has been the 'Yotes MVP this season and he was solid once again. Alas, they're a young team and that means they're struggling with consistent play in all zones. And Smith can only do so much. His record now stands at 7-5-4.