Smith (upper body) practiced on the fourth line with Tom Pyatt and Tommy Wingels in practice Tuesday, Ian Mendes of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed the final eight games of the regular season due to an injury. He will tag back in as a center, a departure from his role mostly as a winger over the past two seasons. "After our last game (Guy Boucher) told me 'Be prepared to be playing down the middle," Smith said. The veteran is helpful in postseason fantasy pools for his semi-frequent offense and his high amount of hits (140).

Smith (upper body) will make his return Wednesday in the first game against Boston.

EDGE Analysis

The winger missed the last six games of the season due to injury, and was pointless in his last 11 games prior to that. That said, his 32 points on the season make him one of the better scorers on the Senators, and his 140 hits give him some extra value in certain formats.

Smith (upper body) will miss Ottawa's last five games of the year, Dean Brown of TSN 1200 reports.

EDGE Analysis

The forward notched 32 points in 74 games, and while his production will be missed as the season wraps up, the Senators will need him at full strength if they make the playoffs. Bobby Ryan and Viktor Stalberg will see a bump in playing time in Smith's absence.

Smith (upper-body) has returned home from Ottawa's road trip, ruling him out for Saturday's game against the Jets, Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith isn't a big name, but he does have 16 goals and 16 assists in 74 games this season. Not only will he not play Saturday, the fact he returned to Ottawa makes it seem quite likely he won't play Monday at Detroit either. That would make Tuesday's his earliest return date.

Smith left in the first period of Thursday's game against Minnesota with an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

The forward has been playing on the top line lately, as well as averaging 1:24 on the power play, so his absence would be felt if he is forced to miss time. His status moving forward will likely be outlined after the game or after practice Friday.

Smith (illness) will suit up for Tuesday night's game in Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will power through whatever illness he was dealing with and will maintain his spot in the Ottawa lineup without missing a game. He'll resume his place on the Senators' top line and will look to bust out of his nine-game point-less streak.

Smith is under the weather, putting into question his availability for Tuesday's game against the Flyers, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a breaking development, so fantasy owners depending on Smith will want to check back closer to warmups to see if the versatile scoring pivot takes to the ice. If not, the Senators could elect to start seven defensemen, including Jyrki Jokipakka, who has yet to debut with the club.

Smith scored a shorthanded, empty-net goal Saturday that ended up the game winner in a 3-2 victory over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The Jackets had pulled their goalie when Smith scored his insurance marker. The Jackets then responded with a score of their own just 40 seconds later. The goal was Smith's 16th and his 31st point of the season. He remains five points from equalizing last season's best and there's a real chance he can better that mark.

Smith is projected to work on the team's second scoring line with Derick Brassard and Curtis Lazar in Tuesday's game against the Devils, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Senators are banged up at forward with Mike Hoffman (groin), Bobby Ryan (finger) and Mark Stone (neck) each sidelined with ailments. It's a golden opportunity for Smith to work as a top-six forward and log plenty of minutes. He can help fantasy owners in deeper pools with occasional points, penalty minutes, hits and plus-minus rating.

Smith scored a power-play goal and fell just one second short of 20 minutes on the ice in Tuesday's win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

He led all Senators forwards in ice time, marking Smith's third occasion exceeding 18 minutes in the last four games. This was a big-time follow-up for the tough forward after he put up a three-point game Sunday and then signed a contract extension Monday. He's clearly not resting on his laurels with the new deal, as he came right out and continued proving that last season's offensive uptick was no fluke. Smith's combo of solid cross-category production in points, PIM, hits and plus-minus gives him a fantasy-friendly profile.