CRAIG SMITH NEWS

Still out Tuesday Smith (back) will not play Tuesday versus the Capitals, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact 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 Blackhawks when they begin a road trip in Calgary on Saturday.

59 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Smith (back) is unlikely to suit up Sunday against the Islanders, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.

Impact 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Smith (back) won't play Saturday against New Jersey, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Impact 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not at practice Friday Smith (back) is not practicing Friday after missing the last 12 minutes in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Islanders, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact 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 in 26 games this season, including one goal on the power play. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks place goaltender Petr Mrazek on IR with a left groin injury

The Chicago Blackhawks have placed goaltender Petr Mrazek on injured reserve with a left groin injury

DECEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackhawks fire coach Luke Richardson in his 3rd season after league-worst start

The Chicago Blackhawks have fired coach Luke Richardson, signaling their frustration with the state of the franchise’s rebuilding project

DECEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackhawks bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Bruins

The Chicago Blackhawks will try to stop a three-game slide when they play the Boston Bruins

DECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Power-play tally in loss Smith scored a power-play goal on five shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Monahan with goal and assist, Blue Jackets extend points streak to 6 with 6-3 win over Blackhawks

Sean Monahan had a goal and assist, and the Columbus Blue Jackets extended their points streak to six games with a 6-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday

DECEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lights lamp in Thursday's win Smith scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Mrazek makes 32 saves as the Blackhawks beat the Panthers 3-1

Petr Mrazek made 32 saves and Teuvo Teravainen scored, helping the Chicago Blackhawks top the Florida Panthers 3-1

NOVEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pots goal in shootout win Smith scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kings.

Impact 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 has not regularly seen power-play time since the 2021-22 campaign.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Points in three straight games Smith logged an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Smith scored a goal on two shots and blocked four shots in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Predators.

Impact Smith has three goals this season, all of which have come over his last three games. The 35-year-old winger continues to play in a fourth-line role when he's in the lineup, limiting his scoring potential. He's added 12 shots on net, six hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through six appearances.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Skjei's power-play goals cap Predators' 3-2 comeback win over Blackhawks

Brady Skjei’s scored a tiebreaking power-play goal with 6:53 left in the the third period, and the Nashville Predators rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2

OCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago takes on Vancouver after Smith's 2-goal performance

The Chicago Blackhawks host the Vancouver Canucks after Craig Smith's two-goal game against the Buffalo Sabres in the Blackhawks' 4-2 loss

OCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores both goals in loss Smith scored twice on five shots and added four hits in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Smith's goals were separated by 6:20 in the middle of the second period. The 35-year-old winger has been a part-time option for the Blackhawks this season, but he was in the lineup for a third straight game due to the absences of Joey Anderson (illness) and Patrick Maroon (lower body). Smith had 20 points in 75 regular-season outings in a similar bottom-six role with the Stars last year, though the Blackhawks' offense is not nearly as deep or productive, so it wouldn't be surprising to see his scoring drop in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Peterka, Thompson lead Sabres past Blackhawks 4-2

JJ Peterka scored his fourth goal in three games and assisted on a goal by Tage Thompson to lead the Buffalo Sabres past the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lukas Reichel makes his season debut for the Blackhawks in win over Sharks

Lukas Reichel has made his season debut for the Chicago Blackhawks after he was a healthy scratch for the team’s opening four-game trip

OCTOBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PROFILE: Get to Know Craig Smith | Chicago Blackhawks Quick-fire questions with Blackhawks' offseason veteran additions

SEPTEMBER 30 • NHL.COM

Signs one-year deal Smith signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Blackhawks on Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Smith recorded 11 goals, 20 points, 33 PIM, 51 hits and 30 blocks in 75 regular-season games with the Stars in 2023-24. The 34-year-old should serve primarily on the fourth line with Chicago.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Stars forward Radek Faksa to replace Craig Smith in lineup for Game 4 against Oilers Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer announced Radek Faksa will replace Craig Smith in the lineup for Game 4 of the Western Conference finals agai...

MAY 29 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Supplies assist Smith logged an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 7.

Impact Smith set up Radek Faksa's third-period tally, which was the game-winner. After being a scratch for the first two contests of the playoffs, Smith contributed two helpers, 10 shots on net, eight hits and a plus-1 rating over the last five games of the first round. The 34-year-old winger should continue to play in a fourth-line role when he's in the lineup.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper Smith recorded an assist in Monday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.

Impact Smith began the postseason as a healthy scratch when the Stars were at full health, but he's drawn into the last two games due to the absences of Mason Marchment (undisclosed) and Radek Faksa (undisclosed). The 34-year-old Smith will continue to see fourth-line usage until the Stars are healthy again. Smith put up 20 points, 112 shots on net and 51 hits over 75 regular-season appearances in a similar role.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring Saturday Smith scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Smith redirected a Jason Robertson shot with less than three seconds left in the first period. Over his last 15 games, Smith has chipped in with four goals and four assists. The winger is up to 11 tallies, 20 points, 112 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 74 outings in a fourth-line role.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE