Smith (lower body) is expected to play Wednesday versus the Islanders, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has six goals and 12 points in 56 appearances this season. He left Monday's game due to the injury, but he didn't end up missing a full contest. Smith is projected to play alongside Evgeny Kuznetsov and Anthony Mantha.

Smith left Monday's practice early because of a lower-body injury, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith also didn't play in the third period Saturday in Washington's 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh. His availability for Wednesday's contest against the Islanders hasn't been determined yet. Smith has registered two goals, 25 shots on net, eight blocked shots and eight hits in 14 outings with the Capitals since being acquired from Boston.

Smith registered two goals and a plus-3 rating during Saturday's 8-3 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Smith now has his first points since his arrival with the Capitals as part of the trade that sent Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway to the Bruins. The 33-year-old pending unrestricted free agent has six goals and 12 points in 44 games between the Bruins and Capitals this season.

Smith will make his Washington debut Saturday versus the Rangers, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was part of the deal that sent Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway to Boston. Smith had only four goals and 10 points in 42 games with the Bruins this season and should see a bottom-six role with the Capitals.

Smith was acquired by Washington from Boston on Thursday along with a 2023 first-round pick, a 2025 second-round selection and a 2024 fourth-round pick in exchange for Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has four goals and 10 points in 42 contests while averaging 10:15 of ice time with Boston this season. A fresh start might do him some good, though the 33-year-old will likely serve in a bottom-six role with the Capitals just as he did in Boston. Smith is in the final season of a three-year, $9.3 million contract and can become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Smith registered an assist in Sunday's 4-0 win over San Jose.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has helpers in three straight games as he finds himself elevated to a first-line role. On the year, the Wisconsin native has generated just eight points in 32 contests and may be hard-pressed to reach the 30-point threshold for the sixth consecutive year.

Smith scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Smith gave the Bruins an early 2-0 lead in the first period, converting on a Nick Foligno assist. The tally snapped Smith's seven-game point drought, and it was his first goal since Oct. 27. The winger is up to five points, 31 shots, 23 hits and a minus-1 rating through 25 contests. He should see fairly steady bottom-six minutes while Jake DeBrusk (lower body) is out of action.

Smith, who is back from AHL Providence, will play Tuesday against Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was briefly sent down during the holiday break. He will replace A.J. Greer in the lineup versus the Senators. Smith has one goal, three assists, 24 shots on net and 18 hits in 19 games with Boston this season.

Smith was sent down to the AHL on Friday, per the AHL's transactions page.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has a goal and four points in 19 games while averaging 9:47 of ice time. He was also reassigned to the AHL on Tuesday before being recalled Wednesday, so it wouldn't be surprising if this turned out to be a cap-related transaction. There's a fair chance that the 33-year-old will be summoned by Boston prior to Tuesday's game against Ottawa.

Smith was recalled by the Bruins on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was assigned to the AHL in a cap-related paper move Tuesday, but he was always expected to be back back with the big club in an official capacity in short order. He'll likely slot into a fourth-line role for Thursday's game versus the Jets.