Craig Smith
W DAL
Fri 2/16/24 12:36 PM

Smith scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Thursday's 9-2 win over the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
Smith scored at 12:31 of the first period, and that goal held as the game-winner, his first such goal this season. The winger has 11 points, 78 shots on net, 25 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 49 outings while playing on the fourth line. He's got some safety in the lineup while Evgenii Dadonov (lower body) is out, but Smith's spot could be in danger if the Stars opt to call up a prospect eventually.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Wed 2/7/24 1:11 PM

Smith recorded an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been steady in limited action lately, racking up five points and 14 shots on goal over his last 10 games. He's averaged just 9:39 of ice time per contests in that span. The 34-year-old winger is up to 10 points, 73 shots, 25 hits, 22 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 46 outings overall as a fixture on the fourth line.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Fri 1/26/24 2:11 AM

Smith scored a goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Smith missed one game with an upper-body injury, but he was able to step into his usual fourth-line role after the brief absence. He saw just 10:39 of ice time, making the most of it by scoring a goal in the second period. The winger has four points over his last eight outings, which constitutes one of his better stretches of the season. Overall, Smith has six goals, three assists, 69 shots on net, 22 hits, 21 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 44 contests.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Thu 1/25/24 7:40 PM

Smith (upper body) will draw into the lineup against Anaheim on Thursday, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.
EDGE Analysis
Smith, who missed Tuesday's 5-4 win over Detroit, has five goals, eight points, 23 PIM, 22 hits and 20 blocks in 43 contests this season. He's projected to play on the fourth line alongside Evgenii Dadonov and Radek Faksa.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Tue 1/23/24 12:52 PM

Smith (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Detroit, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has picked up just eight points through 43 contests this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to track his status. Look for Ty Dellandrea to replace Smith in the lineup against the Red Wings.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Sun 1/21/24 10:38 PM

Smith suffered an upper-body injury Sunday against the Islanders, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Head coach Pete DeBoer did not have an update on Smith's status after the game. Smith logged just 3:44 of ice time prior to exiting the game. He'll be considered questionable for Tuesday's game in Detroit until more information is available.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Sun 1/21/24 1:21 PM

Smith scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has picked up the pace lately with three points and nine shots on net over his last six outings. The 34-year-old winger is still unlikely to see much more than fourth-line usage, though he had 1:17 of power-play ice time Saturday with Mason Marchment (illness) out. Smith has produced eight points, 68 shots on net, 23 PIM, 22 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 42 contests this season.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Wed 1/17/24 1:05 PM

Smith notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has two helpers over his last four games. The 34-year-old winger will make the occasional scoring contribution, but his offense is predictably limited in a fourth-line role. Overall, he's managed seven points, 64 shots on net, 23 PIM and 21 hits through 40 outings this season.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Thu 1/11/24 1:04 PM

Smith logged an assist, four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Smith snapped a four-game dry spell by helping out on Sam Steel's tally late in the third period. The 34-year-old Smith continues to log steady shifts on the fourth line, offering little in the way of fantasy upside. He has six points, 63 shots on net, 23 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 37 appearances.

Craig Smith
W DAL
Sun 12/31/23 11:26 PM

Smith scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
This was Smith's second goal over the last four games. Prior to that stretch, he went 16 contests without a point. The 34-year-old winger has remained firmly in a fourth-line role this season, though he is at risk of the occasional scratch when the Stars' forward group is fully healthy, as it is heading into January. Smith has just five points with 54 shots on net, 19 hits, 21 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 32 outings this season.