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Blackhawks' Craig Smith: Placed on injured reserve
The Chicago Blackhawks put Craig Smith (back) on injured reserve Friday, retroactive to Dec. 12, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.Smith has missed the last four games with the injury. He has six goals and 10 points in 26 games with Chicago this season. Consider Smith day-to-day at this time since he's already missed the required number of games to be activated whenever cleared to play.
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Blackhawks' Craig Smith: Out Thursday
Craig Smith (back) isn't available for Thursday's tilt against Seattle, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.Smith is set to miss his fourth consecutive game. He has six goals, 10 points, 20 PIM, 18 hits and 15 blocks in 26 outings this season. Smith's next chance to return will come Saturday versus Calgary.
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Blackhawks' Craig Smith: Still out Tuesday
Craig Smith (back) will not play Tuesday versus the Capitals, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.Smith is set for a fourth straight absence due to the injury. The winger's next chance to play is Thursday versus the Kraken. If he can't return for that game, it's unclear if Smith will travel with the Chicago Blackhawks when they begin a road trip in Calgary on Saturday.
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Blackhawks' Craig Smith: Unlikely to play Sunday
Craig Smith (back) is unlikely to suit up Sunday against the Islanders, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.Smith appears in line to miss a third straight game as he continues to nurse a back issue. Joey Anderson figures to enter the lineup Sunday with Frank Nazar remaining on Chicago's second line.
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Blackhawks' Craig Smith: Not playing Saturday
Craig Smith (back) won't play Saturday against New Jersey, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.Smith also missed Monday's 2-1 win over the Rangers and left Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Islanders early due to the issue. He has produced six goals, four assists and 52 shots on net across 26 appearances this season. Frank Nazar will replace Smith in Saturday's lineup.
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Blackhawks' Craig Smith: Not at practice Friday
Craig Smith (back) is not practicing Friday after missing the last 12 minutes of Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Islanders, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.Smith missed Monday's game against the Rangers with a back issue, so it's likely a recurrence of the same injury. Smith has six goals and four assists over 26 games this season, including one goal on the power play. He should tentatively be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's road game in New Jersey.
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Blackhawks' Craig Smith: Power-play tally in loss
Craig Smith scored a power-play goal on five shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jackets.Smith has racked up four points over his last five games. His goal Sunday was his first power-play point of the season, though he's regularly seen time on the second unit. The 35-year-old winger is up to six goals, 10 points, 42 shots on net, 17 hits, 16 PIM and 15 blocked shots over 22 appearances. Smith has been a steady veteran on the fourth line and could draw some interest in deep fantasy formats for his recent scoring success.
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Blackhawks' Craig Smith: Lights lamp in Thursday's win
Craig Smith scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.Smith tallied midway through the second period on a short breakaway, and his goal stood as the game-winner. The winger found some success in late October, but this goal snapped a seven-game point drought. The 35-year-old is now at five tallies, two assists, 31 shots on net, 12 hits, 12 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 18 appearances. He's primarily been a fixture on the fourth line aside from a couple of healthy scratches early on.
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Blackhawks' Craig Smith: Pots goal in shootout win
Craig Smith scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kings.Smith is doing well in a fourth-line role lately. He's earned four goals and two assists over his last seven games, accounting for all of his offense through 10 appearances. The winger has added 18 shots on net, eight hits, nine blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-2 rating. Smith's play has helped him earn a spot on the second power-play unit, though he has yet to pick up a point with the man advantage. He hasn't regularly seen power-play time since the 2021-22 campaign.
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Blackhawks' Craig Smith: Points in three straight games
Craig Smith logged an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.Smith has found a little chemistry with Lukas Reichel on the fourth line early in the campaign. The 35-year-old Smith has three goals and two assists over his last five games, accounting for all of his offense through eight outings this season. The winger has added 15 shots on net, eight hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-2 rating. Smith's offense will likely fade given his role on a rebuilding team, but he may be worth a look as a streaming option for Thursday's game against the Sharks.
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