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.
Smith made his NHL debut on October 21, 2006, with the Dallas Stars against the Arizona Coyotes. He recorded a 22-save shutout and became the first goaltender in Dallas Stars history to achieve this feat in their first-ever NHL appearance.