Smith will not play Thursday because of a lower-body injury.
Craig Smith News
Smith (undisclosed) is expected to be back in the Predators lineup on Monday.
Smith missed Saturday’s game in Carolina, but was back on the ice this morning and appears set to play vs. the Coyotes. Smith has had a very difficult season, collecting just 18 points (9G / 9A) across 68 games.
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Smith is expected to be a healthy scratch on Tuesday.
Smith has just one goal in his last 24 games and is expected to be replaced by Mike Ribeiro in the lineup on Tuesday. Smith skated as an extra this morning and stayed on the ice with the scratches, so expect him to sit.
Smith (illness) returned to practice on Monday.
Smith missed Saturday’s game vs. the Penguins because of food poisoning, but he was back on the ice for practice this afternoon and it looks like he will be available for Wednesday’s game in Anaheim.
Smith (upper-body) will be a game time decision for Game 6.
Smith (flu) will be a game-time decision tonight.
Smith has missed the last two games with flu-like symptoms, but could be back in the lineup tonight. He has six goals and nine assists (15 points) in 29 games.
Call up / Send down
Craig Smith will be recalled and join the Preds in Colorado Sunday. No word on if he will be in the lineup or not.
With Mike Fisher dealing with a hand injury the Preds placed Scott Hannan on IR and will recall Smith.
Call up / Send down
Preds send Craig Smith to Milwaukee on conditioning assignment.
Smith has three goals and six assists in 30 games this season.
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Craig Smith practiced on the third line and might get back into the lineup. The Red Wings play a offensively-charged game which would make Smith the better fit on a checking line.
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Correction: Erat and Tootoo out. Likely Wilson and Smith in.
Smith draws back into the lineup tonight. He has 13 goals and 33 points through 70 games.
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Also Gaustad out.
With Gaustad out, look for Smith to center the fourth line. The rookie scored 13 goals and 33 points in his first 69 games.
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Halischuk and Smith appear to be on the scratch line
Smith is likely to draw out with Paul Gaustad healthy. He has 13 goals and 33 points in 69 games.
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Forward Craig Smith could return to the lineup tonight. The forward has been a healthy scratch the last two games. Trotz has done this to give the rookie some time to rest.
Look for Smith to play tonight.The rookie has 12 goals and 32 points in 64 games.
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Trotz would not commit to any lineup changes at forward, but all signs point to Wilson and Smith sitting again tonight #Preds
Craig Smith is once again practicing on the dreaded fifth line, indicating he could be a healthy scratch.The rookie has 12 goals and 32 points in 64 games.
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Craig Smith is once again practicing on the dreaded fifth line, indicating he could be a healthy scratch.The rookie has 12 goals and 32 points in 64 games.
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Practice lines today: 33-15-23
Smith appears to be a healthy scratch after skating on the fifth line. The rookie scored 12 goals and 32 points through 64 games.
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Smith game time but probable.
Expect the rookie to draw in tonight. The rookie has nine goals and 26 points on the season but has cooled down from his fast start. In his last 12 games he has just a goal and an assist.
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Craig Smith is scratched for 2nd straight game.
Smith misses his second consecutive game with the flu.
Suter and Smith game time decisions
Smith is still ill and may not be an option for today's game. The rookie has nine goals and 26 points on the season but has cooled down from his fast start. In his last 12 games he has just a goal and an assist.
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