Craig Smith
W DAL
Sun 5/5/24 11:33 PM

Smith logged an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 7.
EDGE Analysis
Smith set up Radek Faksa's third-period tally, which was the game-winner. After being a scratch for the first two contests of the playoffs, Smith contributed two helpers, 10 shots on net, eight hits and a plus-1 rating over the last five games of the first round. The 34-year-old winger should continue to play in a fourth-line role when he's in the lineup.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Tue 4/30/24 1:40 AM

Smith recorded an assist in Monday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.
EDGE Analysis
Smith began the postseason as a healthy scratch when the Stars were at full health, but he's drawn into the last two games due to the absences of Mason Marchment (undisclosed) and Radek Faksa (undisclosed). The 34-year-old Smith will continue to see fourth-line usage until the Stars are healthy again. Smith put up 20 points, 112 shots on net and 51 hits over 75 regular-season appearances in a similar role.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Sun 4/14/24 1:07 PM

Smith scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
Smith redirected a Jason Robertson shot with less than three seconds left in the first period. Over his last 15 games, Smith has chipped in with four goals and four assists. The winger is up to 11 tallies, 20 points, 112 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 74 outings in a fourth-line role.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Thu 4/4/24 2:35 AM

Smith notched two assists and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith ended a four-game point drought by helping out on goals from linemates Radek Faksa and Sam Steel. Playing in a fourth-line role has put some limits on Smith's offense, but he's done alright with 19 points through 70 contests. He's added 104 shots on net, 46 hits, 29 PIM and a plus-4 rating.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Sat 3/23/24 1:14 PM

Smith logged an assist in Friday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Smith's point streak is up to four games (three goals, one assist) after he set up a Sam Steel tally in the third period Friday. The 34-year-old Smith has 17 points, 100 shots on net, 44 hits, 25 PIM, 25 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 65 appearances. He remains in a bottom-six role, but his offense lately should be enough to keep him in the lineup over Ty Dellandrea.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Thu 3/21/24 1:49 PM

Smith scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
This was Smith's third straight game with a goal, an impressive run for a fourth-line winger. The 34-year-old reached the 10-goal mark with his insurance tally in the third period. He's up to 16 points, 99 shots on net, 43 hits, 25 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 64 appearances. With Tyler Seguin (lower body) back in the mix, competition between Smith, Radek Faksa, Sam Steel and Ty Dellandrea for fourth-line minutes is likely to increase again.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Sun 3/17/24 1:55 PM

Smith scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Smith's offense has been a little more lively than usual lately -- he has two goals and two assists over his last six outings. The 34-year-old winger remains in a fourth-line role, but he's at least been chipping in on offense. For the season, he's up to nine goals, 15 points, 98 shots on net, 43 hits, 25 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 63 appearances.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Fri 3/15/24 2:24 AM

Smith scored a goal on four shots and added three hits in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Smith snapped a 12-game goal drought, during which he had two assists. The 34-year-old winger is up to eight goals, 14 points, 95 shots on net, 42 hits, 25 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 62 appearances. While he's been in the lineup a majority of the time, Smith exclusively plays on the fourth line and hasn't produced enough offense to make up for that unfriendly role in fantasy.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Sun 3/10/24 3:55 AM

Smith registered an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was scratched Friday versus the Ducks when the Stars dressed seven defensemen, but he was back in the lineup in a more traditional alignment Saturday. The 34-year-old winger has had the occasional trip to the press box this season, likely a product of the Stars enjoying good health among their forwards. He has two helpers in his last three games and 13 points, 88 shots on net, 39 hits and 25 PIM through 60 appearances.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Sun 3/3/24 12:51 AM

Smith notched an assist and three hits in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Smith had gone eight games without a point entering Saturday. His shot led to a second chance for Radek Faksa to bury early in the second period. The helper gave Smith 12 points through 58 outings, and he's added 87 shots on net, 38 hits and a plus-1 rating. The 34-year-old winger remains in a fourth-line role, though the Stars' tight cap situation makes it questionable if they'll acquire any forward depth ahead of Friday's trade deadline.