Smith (lower body) was able to practice in full Friday and has been upgraded to day-to-day, the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will not be ready for Saturday's home contest against the Bruins, but he doesn't seem to be far off from a return. Perhaps the veteran goalie will be available for Wednesday's road game against the Flames. Smith has played less than two full games this season, while interim No. 1 puck plugger Louis Domingue has already had his share of struggles with a 4-7 record and 3.57 GAA.

Smith (lower body) could be "an option" next week, per head coach Dave Tippett, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tippett added, "Everything's moving like it should," which is exactly what Smith's fantasy owners want to hear, having not been able to play him since he sustained the injury in an Oct. 18 contest against the Senators. Once Smith comes off injured reserve, that will be the telling sign that his return is imminent.

Smith (lower body) skated and took shots for the first time Wednesday since sustaining a lower-body injury on Oct. 18, Sarah McLellan of AZCentral sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has played in only two games this season due to his ailment but his increased workload indicates that he's nearing a return. Coyotes' head coach Dave Tippett said that the 34-year-old taking the ice is a "good sign" but also acknowledged that his return to game action is at least a week away.

Smith (lower body) is considered week-to-week and will not rejoin the Coyotes at any point during the team's remaining three road games, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was placed on injured reserve Friday to open up the roster spot for Michael Stone, but it appears his stay will last beyond the minimum seven days required by placement on injured reserve. Louis Domingue will likely continue to serve as the team's workhorse in his absence, with Justin Peters serving as a distant backup.

Smith (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday to open up a roster spot for teammate Michael Stone, Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports reports. Morgan adds that the IR move is retroactive to Tuesday when Smith was injured.

EDGE Analysis

The move to IR will keep Smith out of action for at least seven days retroactive to October 18th, though details on the severity of the injury have yet to surface. He could be out for a longer period depending on how his lower body tests out with team doctors. In the meantime, Louis Domingue will take over starting duties with Justin Peters serving as the backup.

Smith (lower body) is heading back to Arizona to be evaluated by team doctors, ruling him out for Thursday's matchup with the Canadiens, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is still considered day-to-day but seems doubtful to rejoin the team for their next game Friday on the road against the Islanders. Justin Peters was called up to serve in the backup role, but fantasy owners can likely expect Louis Domingue to get the bulk of the ice time until Smith is cleared to return.

Smith (lower body) is considered day-to-day, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had to be helped off the rink in Tuesday's game against the Senators, which fueled speculation that he had sustained a serious injury. However, the day-to-day label suggests otherwise, and Smith is sure to be reevaluated ahead of a road clash with the Habs. Spare goalie Justin Peter has been summoned to the parent club, presumably to back up second-year tender Louis Domingue if Smith can't give it a go in the next match.

Smith left Tuesday's matchup against the Senators with a lower-body injury and did not return, Sarah McLellan of AZCentral reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith did not put any weight on one of his legs as he was being helped off the ice so it appears he may have suffered a significant injury. Prior to leaving the contest, the 34-year-old netminder had allowed three goals over 30 SA. He was replaced in net by Louis Domingue.

Smith is starting in net for Tuesday's matchup against Ottawa, Sarah McLellan of AZcentral reports.

EDGE Analysis

Following a season opening victory Saturday against the Flyers, Smith will guard the crease once again during the Coyotes second game of the regular season. The 34-year-old netminder is facing a Senators team that ranked first in the NHL in shots attempted per game (32.8) during the 2015-16 campaign.

Smith turned away 27 of 30 shots in Saturday's overtime win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was rock-solid in the team's home opener, standing on his head in an overtime period that Philadelphia dominated. The 34-year-old finished with a .916 save percentage last season and should be in for another productive campaign in Arizona. With a very young and skilled team developing in front of him, the veteran workhorse should have no problem piling on the wins this year.