Smith (upper body) is expected to take contact at practice Thursday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The news that Smith could be back in the lineup Friday effectively rules him out for the Senators' next two matchups with Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Ottawa suddenly finds itself lacking forward depth and will likely bring in a player from AHL Belleville to fill the gap. In the meantime, Smith will have to wait until Oct. 27 at the earliest for a shot at registering his first goal of the 2017-18 campaign.

Smith (upper body) will miss at least one week, according to Senators coach Guy Boucher, Brent Wallace of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Based on that timetable, fantasy shareholders of Smith should expect him to miss the next four games. This is a significant blow for Ottawa, as the Saskatchewan native plays in all situations -- 3:02 of ice time on the power play, 1:50 on the penalty kill this season.

Smith won't return to Thursday's game against the Devils due to an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of Smith's ailment remains unclear, but his owners will hope he isn't looking at a long-term absence, as he's been hot lately, racking up five assists in his last five games. The Senators should release an update on his condition in the coming days.

Smith logged two assists and a plus-1 rating in Saturday's 6-1 demolition of Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

The career-long Senator assisted on pair of strikes early in the third period, one of which came with the man advantage. A 25-goal scorer just two seasons ago, Smith has begun 2017-18 with four points -- all assists -- in five games while filling a top-line role for the capital club. Additionally, Smith has been skating with the team's top power play unit, which could be a further boon to his production, considering that in the past two seasons combined he scored just five power-play goals and six points.

Smith was dealing with an abdomen injury throughout the playoffs, Bruce Garrioch of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Like many players, Smith played through some pain to finish out the year. His six points in 19 playoff games doesn't set the world on fire, but it's a decent performance for the forward who was hampered.

Smith compiled a goal on four shots, two PIM, and five hits en route to a 5-1 win over the Penguins on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Puck possession was instrumental in Ottawa's victory, and Smith was perfect on a pair of draws in the defensive zone. However, the goal counted as his first point in the series, and he's going to have to keep it going to stay in the good graces of fantasy owners still playing this late in the season.

Smith delivered a two-assist performance in the Senators 5-4 overtime victory over the Rangers in Saturday's Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has been extremely productive against the Rangers -- he has four assists in his last four games.

Smith (upper body) is in the lineup for Thursday night's road playoff game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was trending towards being a scratch Thursday after being knocked out of Tuesday's contest with the injury, but it appears he'll play through the pain for the pivotal Game 4. The 29-year-old is slated to center the fourth line with Clarke MacArthur and Bobby Ryan on his wings.

Smith (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus New York on Thursday, TSN 1200 reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the final six games of the regular season, Smith has managed a mere two helpers in the playoffs. If the center is unable to give it a go, Tom Pyatt or Chris Neil will likely slot into the lineup.

Smith will not finish Tuesday night's road playoff game against the Rangers due to an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Smith exited Tuesday's contest near the end of the first period and was ruled out for the rest of the game almost halfway through the second. Hopefully, the team will provide an update on his status after the game or sometime Wednesday, but for the moment, Smith should at least be considered questionable for Thursday's Game 4.