Smith is dealing with an illness, so his status for tonight's game is in doubt. The Senators are expected to go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen if Smith can't go in Philadelphia.

Smith is on pace to score fewer goals than last season (25), but is on-pace to have 20 goals, 20 assists (40 points), which would be a career-high for the 28-year-old. Smith is signed through the 2021 season.

Smith has missed the last two games with an abdomen injury, but will play tonight vs. the Capitals. Smith has picked up 15 points (8G / 7A) in 35 games this season.

Smith left Tuesday’s game with an injury and the Senators announced that he will miss at least two games with an abdominal strain. With Smith out, the Senators have recalled Casey Bailey from Binghamton (AHL) to take his spot.

Smith scored one goal in 8:20 TOI before leaving the game with an upper-body injury. With Smith banged up, the Senators have recalled Casey Bailey from Binghamton (AHL), in case the 28-year-old can’t play on Thursday.

Smith was a healthy scratch for the first three games of the series, but he will replace David Legwand in the lineup for Game 4. Smith had two goals and one assist in 37 games this season. He missed most of the year with a dislocated wrist.

Smith had no points in 10 games after returning from a dislocated wrist. With Milan Michalek returning from a head injury, Smith will take a seat in Game 1.

Smith went to the AHL for a conditioning stint and scored one goal and one assist with Binghamton (AHL). Tonight will be Smith’s first game since December 13th. Smith has two goals and one assist in 27 games with the Senators this season.

Smith had one goal and one assist in two games during his conditioning stint. He has not been in the lineup since December 13th because of a dislocated wrist.

Smith has not suited up for the Senators since December 13th because of a dislocated wrist. He will head to Binghamton to play a few games and get back up to game-speed before returning to the Senators.

Smith has been out since December 13th with a dislocated wrist. Thursday was the first time he skated since the injury, but is still considered a long ways from returning to the Senators lineup.

Smith suffered the injury on Saturday afternoon vs. the Bruins. There is no specific timetable for the return, but he is expected to miss at least two months.

If Smith’s injury is to keep him out for an extended period of time, expect J.G Pageau to be recalled form the AHL. After today’s game the Sens are off until Wednesday, so Smith has some time to recover before their next game.

Smith moves onto the second line for tonight's game. He has 14 goals and 25 points in 73 games.

Smith draws back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch. The big pivot has 13 goals and 23 points in 66 games.

Smith could lose his job if this recent scratching isn't a wake-up call. The big pivot has 13 goals and 23 points in 66 games.