Chad Johnson

Johnson, called up last week after Mike Smith was hurt, earned his first NHL shutout in his Phoenix debut and the Coyotes beat the Nashville Predators 4-0 on Monday.

Posted: Jan. 29, 2013 4:11 PM ET

Coach Dave Tippett said he hoped starter Mike Smith would be ready to go by this weekend. Asked if Johnson's shutout warranted another start Wednesday night against Edmonton, the Coyotes coach would not say.