Smith reached the 600-game milestone in the same arena where his NHL career began and scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss at the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has been a mainstay in Ottawa for a decade as a steady, unspectacular forward more known for his grit and leadership than his offensive numbers. This has been a more assist-heavy, but mostly typical, season by his standards, as he's likely to finish with around 30 points. With those numbers, there isn't a spot for the grizzled veteran in all but the deepest of leagues.

Smith scored his seventh goal of the season in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old also chipped in five shots and three hits as he found the back of the net for just the second time in his last 34 games. Smith actually led all Ottawa forwards in ice time Sunday, seeing an even 20:00, but his workload hasn't been translating into any kind of reliable fantasy value.

Smith has been assessed a $5,000 fine for elbowing Marcus Pettersson of the Penguins in Friday's game.

EDGE Analysis

This is the maximum fine allowed under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), but Smith probably avoided a suspension since he's only had one other brush with the hockey law -- a diving/embellishment infraction in 2015, which cost him $2,000. From a fantasy perspective, it's safe to deploy Smith as you normally would Saturday against the Red Wings.

Smith collected an assist in five straight games before the streak ended in the final game of the first half.

EDGE Analysis

Smith hit a dry patch from early December to early January, collecting just one point (a goal) over a 14-game span. Although his close to the first half was encouraging, the fact that Smith remains omitted from the man advantage leaves his prospects for the second half dull.

Smith picked up two assists in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

That's now two goals and seven points in the last seven games for Smith. The 30-year-old has never scored more than 36 points in a season, so it seems highly unlikely he'll keep this up for much longer, but if his scoring binge gets him off the Senators' fourth line it would improve his outlook for the rest of the campaign.

Smith logged 14:26 of ice time and recorded one shot, two PIM, one hit and one block in his return from injury against the Red Wings on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

It was a decent first game back for Smith who was playing in his first contest following a nine-game stint on the sidelines due to a facial injury. The center figures to continue filling a bottom-six role for the time being, but could get bumped up at some point if he can re-discover the scoring touch he displayed in the first three games of the year.

Smith (face) has been taken of injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Activating Smith was the final step to clear him for action against the Red Wings on Thursday. The center figures to slot into a fourth-line role to start, having missed the previous nine outings due to injury, but could move his way up as he gets back to game speed.

Smith (face) will return to the lineup against the Red Wings on Thursday, Brent Wallace of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith -- who still needs to be officially activated off injured reserve -- figures to slot into a bottom-six role versus Detroit. The center has missed the last nine games after getting hit in the face with a puck. Prior to getting hurt, the 30-year-old notched five points in nine outings while averaging 15:38 of ice time.

Smith (face) is targeting a return to action next week, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports, perhaps as early as Nov. 15 versus Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was wearing a full face shield and non-contact sweater at Thursday's practice session, but the fact that he was back on the ice is a good sign in his recovery. The center's timeline effectively rules him out for the Sens' next three contests during which Nick Paul figures to slot into the lineup.

Smith (face) had surgery Monday to repair facial fractures, Dean Brown of the Senators Radio Network reports. Per the NHL media site, the center has been placed on injured reserve.

EDGE Analysis

While the team has not provide a specific timeline yet for how long Smith is going to be out, it certainly isn't going to be short term considering he suffered three fractures of his Zygomatic (cheek) bone. With Brady Tkachuk (leg) out until mid-November, the club will need to promote a forward from AHL Belleville in order to bolsters its depth.