Brendan Smith News

Nils Lundkvist (lower body) will return from an injury and Alex Petrovic will make his season debut for the Stars at Matt Dumba and Brendan Smith will be healthy scratches. The 35-year-old Smith has been serviceable in a limited capacity for the Stars, averaging 13:47 time-on-ice and scoring three points (0G / 3A) in 12 games.

Smith has played the previous fur games, recording three points (0G / 3A), but will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Nils Lundkvist to draw back into the lineup. The 35-year-old Smith is averaging 13:53 time-on-ice and has three points (0G / 3A) in nine games this season.

Nils Lundkvist will draw back into the Stars' lineup on Thursday, resulting in Smith being a healthy scratch. The 35-year-old Smith has played five games for the Stars this season, scoring zero points and averaging 12:42 time-on-ice.

Smith will draw into the Stars lineup for the first time since October 19th. Smith, who is still looking for his first point of the season, will replace Nils Lundkvist on the Stars' blueline.

Smith played the last four games as Matt Dumba was out of the lineup with a lower-body injury but will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Dumba to make his return. Smith averaged 12:42 time-on-ice and had a +1 plus/minus in four games.

Smith temporarily exited Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals when he awkwardly collided into the boards after being cross-checked by Andrew Mangiapane but returned to the ice shortly after. The 35-year-old Smith has played three straight games for the Stars since Matt Dumba went down with a lower-body injury.

Matt Dumba left Saturday's game with a lower-body injury and is not expected to play Sunday, so Smith will draw in for his Stars debut. Smith had 15 points (5G / 10A), 60 SOG, 117 hits and 101 blocks in 63 games with the Devils last season.

Matt Dumba left Saturday's game with a lower-body injury and is not expected to play Sunday, so look for Smith to draw in for his Stars debut. Smith had 15 points (5G / 10A), 60 SOG, 117 hits and 101 blocks in 63 games with the Devils last season.

After two seasons in New Jersey, Brendan Smith will be joining Dallas on a one-year, $1.0 million contract into the 2024-25 season. The 35-year-old defenseman is entering his 14th NHL season after posting his highest point totals (15) since 2015-16.

Simon Nemec will likely be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Smith to draw back into the lineup. Smith did not play for the Devils last night but has been quietly productive from the blueline lately, scoring four points (2G / 2A) in his last six contests.

Smith returned to action from a one-game absence, scoring a goal in 15:19 time-on-ice in the Devils' most recent game, a 7-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks. He was a game-time decision for Friday's game in Anaheim but appears to be good to go.

Smith returned to action from a one-game absence, scoring a goal in 15:19 time-on-ice in the Devils' most recent game, a 7-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks. His status for Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks is up in the air.

Smith missed the Devils' previous 10 games due to a knee injury but was activated from Injured Reserve and is available on Tuesday vs. Nashville. The 35-year-old hybrid defencemen will make a welcome addition to the Devils' blueline with his one goal, four assists, 31 SOG, and 47 PIMs. Santeri Hatakka was reassigned to Utica (AHL) in a corresponding move.

Smith was placed on the Injured Reserve retroactive to January 15th Thursday so that the Devils' could open up cap space to recall Santeria Hatakka. The 34-year-old Smith is nearing a return to the lineup after participating at practice on Friday but is still considered day-to-day and will be out Saturday. He has five points (1G/4A) in 34 games played so far in 2023-24.

Smith was placed on the Injured Reserve retroactive to January 15th Thursday so that the Devils' could open up cap space to recall Santeria Hatakka. The 34-year-old Smith left New Jersey's game Monday vs. Boston due to a sprained right knee and will be forced to miss an extended period of time. He has five points (1G/4A) in 34 games played so far in 2023-24.