Smith scored an empty-net goal, doled out seven hits and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

This was Smith's fourth goal of the season, and his first point in two games since he returned from a six-week absence due to an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old figures to play a bottom-six role and see time on the penalty kill now that he's healthy. Smith has added 20 shots on net, 46 hits and 10 PIM over 15 appearances this season.

Smith (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's activation paves the way for him to be back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Hurricanes. The 30-year-old will be in the mix for bottom-six minutes moving forward. It's not yet clear who might come out of the lineup to make room for Smith's return.

Smith (upper body) was labeled day-to-day by head coach Andrew Brunette ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Colorado, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is still on injured reserve and won't be in action to face the Avs, but he certainly appears to be trending in the right direction. In his 13 appearances this season, the winger has scored three goals on 18 shots while dishing out 35 hits. Once cleared to play, Smith should slot into a bottom-six role for the Preds.

Smith (upper body) was shifted to injured reserve Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Smith is already expected to be sidelined for 3-6 weeks, the decision to place him on injured reserve shouldn't come as a surprise. In his 13 appearances this year, the 30-year-old winger managed three goals, 18 shots and 35 hits while averaging 13:26 of ice time.

Smith (upper body) will be out for 3-6 weeks, the team announced Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith left Saturday's game against the Flames early and didn't return with an injury that will keep him out for 3-6 weeks. The 30-year-old has three goals and a minus-2 rating through 13 games this season. Tyson Jost is likely to slot into the lineup in his place in the short term, but the Predators will likely need to make another roster move to fill his spot as well.

Smith sustained an upper-body injury and won't return to Saturday's clash against Calgary as a result.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had three goals, 17 shots and 35 hits in 12 appearances going into Saturday's action. If he can't play Monday versus Vancouver, then Tyson Jost will probably draw back into the lineup and take Smith's spot on the fourth line.

Smith scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has scored in back-to-back contests. He's up to three goals, 13 shots on net, 22 hits, six PIM and an even plus-minus rating over nine appearances. Smith will have some appeal in banger leagues, but his scoring upside remains limited in a bottom-six role with minimal power-play usage.

Smith scored a goal, took two shots on goal and delivered three hits in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Smith delivered the game-winning goal in this low-scoring matchup with a tip-in at 5:09 of the third period. It was just his second goal of the campaign, but to be fair, Smith isn't much of an offensive weapon for the Predators. In addition to his two goals on 11 shots, the bottom-six forward has four PIM and 21 hits across eight appearances this year.

Smith scored an empty-net goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Smith provided the Predators' second empty-netter of the contest. The 29-year-old winger has been a little quiet in all aspects so far -- the goal was his first point of the season, and he's added just four shots on net, two hits and two blocks over three outings. He's a physical winger who has at least 60 PIM and 160 hits in three straight years, so he should pick up the pace in that regard soon, though he won't offer a lot of scoring.

Smith logged an assist and five hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Smith snapped a nine-game point drought with the helper. In that span, he had 16 hits, 15 shots on net and 14 PIM. Smith's a tough customer, and that's been enough to keep him in a bottom-six role for much of the season despite sparse contributions on offense. He's at 11 points, 57 shots on net, 132 hits, 67 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 58 appearances.