Brendan Smith will get back into Detroit's lineup for Thursday's home game versus San Jose. He has been a healthy scratch for the past two games. "I just wanted the puck looked after better," coach Mike Babcock said. "I want him to be better. He's a better player than that, and I expect him to be better. He's had a few days to watch and think about it. He's an ultra-competitive guy who has huge upside. He has to take care of the puck better." Smith will replace Ian White.