Smith has missed the last 12 games with a knee injury, but will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Sabres. Smith is expected to replace Ryan Sproul and comes in with two goals and two assists in 20 games this season.
Brendan Smith News
Smith was injured midway through the Red Wings’ overtime loss to the Canadiens on Saturday. The Red Wings are already without Alexey Marchenko, so expect them to recall a defenseman from Grand Rapids (AHL), but for Xavier Ouellet to get back into the lineup for Tuesday’s game.
Smith was a healthy scratch for the last two games, but he will re-enter the lineup tonight with Alexey Marchenko out with an upper-body injury. Smith has had a tough season so far, collecting just four points (2G / 2A) in 17 games.
Smith has not played in the last five games because of an illness, but will replace Jakub Kindl in tonight’s lineup. Smith has just one goal and one assist in 12 games this season.
Smith was on the ice for the Red Wings’ morning skate but will not play tonight as he misses his fifth straight contest.
Smith missed Tuesday’s game with an illness and despite being on the ice for the morning skate, Smith will sit for a second straight game. With Smith out, Jakub Kindl will remain in the lineup.
Smith missed Monday’s practice with an illness, but did take part in Tuesday’s morning skate. Despite skating this morning, Smith will be held out of the lineup. Jakub Kindl will re-enter the lineup.
Smith missed Monday’s practice because of an illness, so his status for Tuesday’s game is uncertain. Monitor his status during tomorrow’s morning skate, but if he can’t play, look for Jakub Kindl to return to the lineup.
Smith has served as a healthy scratch in the last two games but will get back into the lineup tonight in Calgary. Smith will be paired with Jonathan Ericsson and is expected to see some power-play time on the second unit. He has no points and one shot on goal in four games this season.
Smith suffered an undisclosed injury in the Red Wings’ loss to the Hurricanes last night. Thankfully for the Red Wings, Danny DeKeyser is ready to return from a foot injury. Consider Smith day-to-day.
Smith served as a healthy scratch for the season finale and the first two games of the regular season, but he will be back in the lineup for Game 3 in Detroit. Smith had 13 points (4G / 9A) in 76 games this season.
Smith was a healthy scratch in the season finale after taking a delay of game penalty from the bench in the Red Wings OT loss to the Canadiends on March 9th. It looks like he is still in Mike Babcock’s doghouse, so he will sit in Game 1 while Alexey Marchenko makes his playoff’s debut.
While a number of Red Wings are being given the night off for rest reasons, it is believed that Smith will be a legitimate healthy scratch after taking a dumb penalty in Thursday’s OT loss to the Canadiens. Alexey Marchenko will replace Smith.
Smith was listed as a game-time decision, but will play this afternoon vs. the Predators. Smith has 10 points (3G / 7A) in 55 games this season.
Smith left Thursday’s game in San Jose with an arm injury after being slew-footed by Logan Couture. Couture was fined for the play yesterday, but it may cost Smith a game because he is questionable for today’s contest vs. the Predators. Xavier Oullet has been recalled and will play if Smith can’t.
Smith has missed the last five games with a hand infection he suffered in a fight with Nick Foligno. With Smith being activated, the Red Wings have assigned Xavier Ouellet to Grand Rapids. Smith has six points (2G / 4A) in 18 games this season.
Smith was on the ice for Red Wings practice on Tuesday, but said after the skate that he probably won’t be medically cleared to play on Wednesday, but is feeling good. Smith is day-to-day.