Zack Smith has grown comfortable skating on the left wing, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

Smith has grown comfortable skating on the left wing, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

Analysis:

Smith told general manager Bryan Murray last season that he wanted to stick to center, but the 27-year-old has thrived in the role as a winger, hitting 20 goals for the first time in his career. Additionally, Smith is riding a seven-game point streak -- also a high for his career -- going into Saturday's matchup against Toronto. The winger is enjoying life next to Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Mark Stone, boosting his value as a result.