Smith notched a shorthanded helper, two PIM and four hits in Saturday's 5-0 romp of the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was held off the scoresheet in his last two after building a eight-game point streak, but also hit the penalty box for the seventh time in 12 outings. The center has notched 18 PIM in that span, proving to be able to contribute across multiple categories down the stretch.

Smith (undisclosed) will dress for Friday's game against the Sabres, Gord Wilson of TSN 1200 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith skipped out on the team's optional skate Friday, but that didn't really put him in danger of missing the evening's contest. He'll once again serve on the team's top line alongside Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Mark Stone, and should be deployed normally in fantasy lineups.

Smith missed Friday's optional practice, Dean Brown of TSN1200 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has missed practice the past two days and his status for Friday evenings matchup with the Sabres is still unknown. Look for an official ruling on his status to come closer to game-time.

Smith missed Thursday's practice, as he was given a maintenance day by the Sens, Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Smith's absence is being portrayed as a maintenance day, those considering the 21-goal scorer in Friday lineups are advised to verify his status in advance of the Sens' evening tilt against the Sabres.

Smith scored again Saturday, adding a plus-3 rating, two PIM and six hits in a 4-0 victory over Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is on a tear, finding twine in five straight and impacting the box score in his last eight. The 27-year-old only took one shot, but made it count in this one to keep adding to his career-high goal count. Life on the wing has treated Smith well, as he's enjoying his most productive season as a pro to the tune of a plus-9 rating, also a career-best.

Smith has grown comfortable skating on the left wing, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith told general manager Bryan Murray last season that he wanted to stick to center, but the 27-year-old has thrived in the role as a winger, hitting 20 goals for the first time in his career. Additionally, Smith is riding a seven-game point streak -- also a high for his career -- going into Saturday's matchup against Toronto. The winger is enjoying life next to Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Mark Stone, boosting his value as a result.

Smith notched a goal, an assist and two hits in Thursday's disappointing 6-2 loss to Florida.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is on fire, as the left winger has recorded a goal in eight of his last 11 outings. Even more impressive, the 27-year-old has a career-high seven-game point streak, proving to be capable of production throughout Ottawa's struggles as a team (they've only won two in that span). Smith sits at 20 goals and nine assists on the season -- including 141 hits -- and deserves your attention while his value is at an all-time high.

Smith fired five shots on net and scored his 19th goal of the year -- a shorthanded tally -- in Tuesday's shootout loss to Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

That's now points in six consecutive games for Smith -- an incredible run from a guy who only managed three points last season. He's now set a new career high with 27 this year, and 16 of those have come in the Senators' last 17 contests. Indeed, first-line minutes seem to agree with 27-year-old forward, who has generally been much better known for his willingness to hit and fight than his offensive contributions. While we wouldn't count on him to keep up the pace we've seen from him for the last month-plus, there's certainly plenty of value to be found when such an underrated player sees this kind of minutes increase.

Smith scored a goal and added two PIM in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Smith extended his point streak to five games, while also recording tallies in eight of the last nine. In that span, the 27-year-old has been on ice for an average of 17:44, three minutes above his average on the year. The increase in opportunities has led to production for Smith, which bodes well for his fantasy outlook moving forward.

Smith scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Toronto. The goal extended his point streak to four games and four points (two goals, two assists).

EDGE Analysis

Smith has eight points, including five goals, in his last right games and he's been held off the scoresheet just once in that span. He's just a single point from equalling his career mark of 26 points (2011-12), but he's already established a new career mark in goals (17). Smith is a worthy pluck off the wire right now -- he's hot enough to help.