Smith will start on the road against the Red Wings on Thursday, Craig Morgan of FOX Sports Arizona reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith giving up four goals in his last start against Nashville doesn't seem nearly as bad when you consider he faced a high volume of 40 shots in the contest. Prior to that he had earned wins in three straight starts while giving up a total of just five goals. The 33-year-old veteran will face a Detroit squad on Thursday that is currently in second place in the Atlantic Division.

Smith made 36 saves in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Smith came into Tuesday's game riding a three game winning streak, but suffered the loss after being peppered with 40 shots. He's now 10-6-1 on the year with a .908 save percentage and a 2.89 GAA.

Smith will start in goal Tuesday night against the Predators, Brooks Bratten of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although he has earned wins in his last three starts, Smith has struggled against Nashville in his career, posting a 3-5-1 record with a 3.05 GAA and .893 save percentage. He'll face a challenge playing a competitive Predators team on the road.

Smith is on track to start in goal Tuesday night against the Predators. According to Sarah McLellan of Arizona Republic, he was the first goalie off the ice in the morning skate.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has six wins -- including one in overtime -- over the past month. He finished November with a .918 save percentage and if he starts as expected, Smith will look to continue the success against a Predators team that has a minus-1 goal differential, albeit in a competitive Central Division.

Smith stopped 25 of 26 shots in Friday's overtime win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is rolling right now, having won three straight games and having suffered just two losses in his past eight appearances. The 33-year-old is now 10-5-1 on the season as he continues to see a heavy workload in the Coyotes crease. Smith's .909 save percentage is on the rise and he can be rolled out with confidence right now.

Smith will start in net Friday against the Flames, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The FAN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has made 17 starts in 21 games for the Desert Dogs, compiling a 2.95 GAA and .906 save percentage on the season. It's an above-average matchup for Smith on Friday because the Flames have allowed 27 more goals (80) than they have scored (53) this season.

Smith improved to 9-5-1 by stopping 29 of the 31 shots he faced in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Ducks

EDGE Analysis

The young Coyotes have significantly outperformed expectations this season, and Smith has capitalized with 9 wins despite an ugly 2.95 GAA. Arizona has won six of its last 10 games while scoring 2.9 goals per game over that span, and the veteran goaltender should continue to provide value as long as the team in front of him keeps scoring.

Smith will start in net Wednesday against the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

After sitting out a game Saturday due to a lower-body injury, it appears the issue is behind him, as Smith return to the net Wednesday. He'll face a Ducks team that scored five goals against the Flames on Tuesday, but will now play on back-to-back nights. The 33-year-old netminder can be a bit streaky, but his last outing was a good one, which could bode well heading into Wednesday.

Smith (lower body) will be available to play Wednesday against the Ducks, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Initially the Coyotes planned on reevaluating Smith on Wednesday morning, but it appears as though that will no longer be necessary, as general manager Don Maloney told reporters Tuesday that the 33-year-old netminder will be available for Wednesday's matchup with Anaheim. Although it hasn't been confirmed, Smith will likely receive the starting nod for Wednesday's tilt, as Anders Lindback struggled in Smith's absence Saturday against the Jets.

Smith (lower body) practiced again Tuesday and is scheduled to be re-evaluated Wednesday morning.

EDGE Analysis

The Coyotes will square off against the Ducks on Wednesday night, and we believe the team will provide more details about his availability for that contest ahead of the opening faceoff. Anders Lindback is the backup and Louis Domingue is also on hand in case it's determined that Smith needs more time to heal.