Smith logged an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Smith's first point in nine games in January. The 33-year-old defenseman typically doesn't add much in the way of offense -- he's at just five assists through 44 contests this season. He remains a solid source of toughness with 84 hits, 51 PIM, 50 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating while playing in a bottom-four role.

Smith had one shot, one blocked shot and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was one of only four New Jersey skaters with a positive rating in this game, but that's more a matter of happenstance than a precursor of a significant trend. The veteran blueliner can help provide depth in formats that reward his 40 PIM through 38 games, but Smith's a non-factor in the offensive zone, as he's yet to score a goal this season while notching only four assists.

Smith totaled one shot, four hits and a plus-1 rating in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Smith led the Devils in hits as they dropped a physical affair against one of the veteran blueliner's former teams. He plays regularly on the third defensive pairing but is a non-factor on offense, with just one assist through 28 goal-less games.

Smith had four blocked shots, two PIM, one hit and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

The journeyman blueliner dressed for his 575th NHL game Thursday, and Smith's racked up that impressive total due primarily to his physicality and willingness to put his body on the line. Smith has yet to score a point for New Jersey after totaling only eight for Carolina last season, but the 33-year-old defenseman has already racked up 13 PIM.

Smith received a two-year, $2.2 million contract from New Jersey on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith played in just 45 games for the Hurricanes last year but could earn a more consistent spot in the lineup with the Devils. When he did play, the veteran defender once against struggled to produce offensives, managing just eight points. In fact, the Ontario native has reached the 15-point mark in six straight seasons dating back to his time with the Red Wings. Given his lack of offensive production, Smith is unlikely to offer more than middling fantasy value moving forward.

Smith recorded an assist in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Rangers in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is among the unlikeliest of players to have a three-game point streak, but he's gotten on the scoresheet in every game of the second round so far against his former team. The 33-year-old blueliner has a goal, three helpers, 12 shots on net, 20 hits and eight PIM in 10 playoff contests overall. He'll likely continue to fill a third-pairing role for the Hurricanes, and his strong play of late will keep Ethan Bear in the press box as a healthy scratch.

Smith scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 2-0 win over the Rangers in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Smith scored his first goal of the postseason against his former team, burying a shorthanded tally in the second period. The 33-year-old defenseman now has two points in the playoffs after logging an assist in Wednesday's contest. Despite his recent success, it's hard to rely on Smith as a source of consistent production on Carolina's third pairing.

Smith registered one assist, two hits and a plus-1 rating against the Rangers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

During the regular season, Smith wasn't exactly an offensive dynamo with just eight points in 45 games for the Canes. In the playoffs, it's been more of the same from the veteran defenseman, as he has garnered just two assists in eight playoff contests. As such, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting Smith to offer more than low-end fantasy value.

Smith (undisclosed) will play Tuesday against the Rangers, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith sat out Sunday's game against the Ducks with his undisclosed issue, but it's not serious enough to keep him out of additional game action. The 33-year-old is mired in a 12-game point drought and has managed just five points in 38 contests this season.

Smith (undisclosed) took part in the Hurricanes' morning skate but is unlikely to play Sunday against the Ducks, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears Smith will miss one game after taking a hard hit in Friday's contest, but it does not seem he is facing an extended absence.