Smith (undisclosed) left Friday's game versus the Islanders in the third period and did not return. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour had no update on his status after the contest, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith hasn't recorded a point since Feb. 8, going 11 games without getting on the scoresheet. The defenseman's status doesn't need to be tracked closely for fantasy. If Smith can't play Sunday versus the Ducks, Ian Cole would likely draw back into the lineup.

Smith (upper body) has been given the all-clear to suit up against Toronto on Thursday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is set to play for the first time since Feb. 20 versus Pittsburgh, a stretch of 10 games on the shelf. With just five points in 28 contests this year, the veteran blueliner shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value moving forward.

Smith (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Avalanche, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has missed seven games in a row and there remains no announced timeline for his return. Even once he's clear of the upper-body injury, he'll be competing for a bottom-pairing role in the lineup, so most fantasy managers won't need to track his recovery progress. He can be considered out indefinitely at this point.

Smith (upper body) will be sidelined again for Thursday's matchup with Washington, Sara Civian of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It will be the fifth straight absence for Smith despite the fact that the team hasn't provided any sort of update on his status. Once cleared to play, the blueliner is far from a lock for the lineup on a nightly basis and figures to offer minimal fantasy value even when he does get into action. With the Canes entering a back-to-back, fantasy players should probably anticipate Smith being out against Pittsburgh on Friday as well.

Smith (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Red Wings, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will miss a fourth straight contest Tuesday, but he skated with the team Saturday, so he could be ready to return sooner rather than later. He's picked up five points through 28 games this season.

Smith (upper body) was on the ice for practice Saturday, per CardiacCane.com.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has missed the last two games and is expected to sit out Sunday versus the Oilers as well, but it appears his absence won't be much longer. The 33-year-old blueliner could be an option to play as soon as Tuesday versus the Red Wings.

Smith (upper body) is expected to miss more time after exiting Sunday's game versus the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

The Hurricanes didn't term it a concussion, but Smith blocked a shot up high. The 33-year-old defenseman isn't expected to resume on-ice activities in the next few days, so it's safe to assume he won't be in the lineup again in February. A specific timeline has yet to be officially announced.

Smith (upper body) won't be available against the Flyers on Monday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Smith has just five points in 28 games this season, few fantasy players will be impacted by his absence. Still, if the veteran defenseman misses any significant amount of time, it could expose netminder Frederik Andersen to some more chances. Ian Cole figures to jump back into the lineup with Smith unavailable versus Philadelphia.

Smith exited Sunday's game versus Pittsburgh with an upper-body injury and did not return to play.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will be considered day-to-day going into Monday's tilt versus Philadelphia until his injury timetable is clarified. The 33-year-old has averaged 12:49 of ice time and logged two points over his last five appearances.

Smith has cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith skated on Carolina's third pairing during Wednesday's morning practice, so that's likely where he'll slot in for Thursday's clash with Columbus. The 32-year-old vet has picked up three points through 18 games this season.