Smith got the hook after one ugly period Thursday in Detroit, as he allowed 13 goals on 16 shots.

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to be fair, that's a lot of shots to face in one period, but Smith's fate was sealed after he gave up two goals in the final minute of the frame. After going on a three-game winning streak, he's fallen back, allowing seven goals over the course of four periods en route to road losses against the Wings and Preds. Anders Lindback made 26 saves on 28 shots in relief, but Smith could well be back between the pipes Friday in Buffalo after this abbreviated outing.