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Rangers' Brendan Smith: Out Saturday

He suffered an upper-body injury a few days ago but that doesn't appear to be the main problem. The official roster report has Smith listed as a scratch, so it's safe to assume he's healthy. Perhaps the Rangers elected to sit him to give him some extra rest, as a courtesy. Expect Smith to be good to go Monday in Tampa Bay.

Rangers' Brendan Smith: Sustains upper-body injury

Smith garnered four points in his previous seven games prior to getting hurt. While it seems likely the blueliner will be available versus Florida on Saturday -- assuming he can ditch the non-contact sweater -- if he can't, Brady Skjei figures to slot into the blue line in his place.

Rangers' Brendan Smith: Filling in on wing

The injury-riddled Rangers dressed seven defensemen for this one, with Smith getting some shifts on the blue line and some shifts as a fourth-line forward. Smith has been in and out of the lineup as he shuffles between a third-pairing and seventh defenseman role, so there isn't much to see here in terms of fantasy value.

Rangers' Brendan Smith: Fails to etch scoresheet

Smith was deprived of a goal or an assist through 16:37 of ice time. He wasn't involved on the power play and only managed one shot. The veteran does have two points on the season -- good by his standards -- but hasn't pointed in his last three.

Rangers' Brendan Smith: Pots late goal in win

Smith's not known for his offense, but he wisely worked his way into the slot to score the tying goal with 2:39 left in regulation. After showing up out of shape and ultimately getting exiled to the AHL for poor play a season ago, Smith has come back hungry and looks like he'll be sticking around with the big club this year.