Smith (lower body) is heading back to Arizona to be evaluated by team doctors, ruling him out for Thursday's matchup with the Canadiens, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is still considered day-to-day but seems doubtful to rejoin the team for their next game Friday on the road against the Islanders. Justin Peters was called up to serve in the backup role, but fantasy owners can likely expect Louis Domingue to get the bulk of the ice time until Smith is cleared to return.