Smith was fined $2.864.58 for his dangerous trip to Seattle's Devin Shore on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith returned to action Thursday after serving a two-game suspension for slashing Travis Konecny of the Flyers Nov. 30. Smith has only two assists in 22 games this season.

Smith has served his two-game suspension and will be available against Seattle on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's return will likely see youngster Simon Nemec returned to the minors considering Smith had played in all 21 games prior to his suspension. The 34-year-old Smith is averaging just 14:43 of ice time and has never reached the 20-point threshold in his career, so he shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value.

Smith has received a two-game suspension from the Department of Player Safety on Friday for slashing Travis Konecny during Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was acting in retaliation after Konecny cross-checked him. Konecny received a fine for his part in the incident. Smith won't be eligible to play Friday against San Jose or Tuesday versus Vancouver, but he can return next Thursday against the Kraken. The 34-year-old has two assists, 32 PIM, 35 hits and 19 blocks in 21 contests this season. The suspension is likely to lead to Colin Miller remaining in the lineup. Miller might have otherwise been a healthy scratch Friday because Simon Nemec was summoned from AHL Utica on Friday with an eye toward him making his NHL debut in the evening's game versus the Sharks.

Smith will have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Friday after he slashed Travis Konecny in Thursday's game versus the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's actions appear to have risen to the level of supplemental discipline. He took a minor penalty on the play in the third period. If Smith is suspended, the Devils would likely need to make a roster move, as they'd only have five healthy defensemen on the roster.

Smith had two blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has played in each of New Jersey's first nine games but has yet to get on the scoresheet. The lack of offense isn't surprising considering the veteran blueliner had just five assists without a goal in 60 games last season. Despite all the talent around him, Smith's stay-at-home role limits his fantasy utility.

Smith (lower body) is back in the lineup Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed the last four games with the injury suffered Feb. 6 versus Vancouver. Smith has only five assists in 49 games in his first season with the Devils, but does have 88 hits and 57 blocks.

Smith (lower body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus St. Louis, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has five assists, 55 PIM, 88 hits and 57 blocks in 49 games this season. He also missed the Devils' previous three contests because of the injury. With Smith still unavailable, Kevin Bahl is projected to stay in the lineup for the fourth consecutive game.

Smith (lower body) will be out of action again versus the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is set to miss his third consecutive contest due to his lingering lower-body issue. With zero goals and five assists in 49 games this season, Smith's continued absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. The veteran defenseman has never reached the 20-point threshold in his career and is unlikely to do so this year either.

Smith (lower body) won't play Saturday against Minnesota, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith didn't skate Saturday morning despite accompanying the Devils on the road. He will be replaced in the lineup by Kevin Bahl for a second straight contest. Smith has five assists, 45 shots on goal, 57 blocks, 88 hits and 55 PIM in 49 games this season.

Smith is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and will not play Thursday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will be replaced by Kevin Bahl in the lineup. Smith has five assists, 88 hits and 57 blocked shots in 49 games this season.