After playing five seasons in the minors, Smith had his NHL debut on October 21, 2006, playing for the Dallas Stars against the Arizona Coyotes putting up a 22-save shutout, making him the first goalie in Dallas Stars history to have a shutout in his first NHL game.
After playing five seasons in the minors, Smith had his NHL debut on October 21, 2006, with the Dallas Stars against the Arizona Coyotes. He posted a shutout and became the inaugural goalie for the Dallas Stars to accomplish this milestone.