Smith provided a goal in Pittsburgh's 3-1 loss to Florida on Friday.
Smith's marker came midway through the second period to put Pittsburgh up 1-0, though the Penguins weren't able to build off that initial lead. It was his seventh goal and 14th point in 26 contests in 2023-24. Smith's been cold recently, recording just two points (both assists) over his previous 15 outings. However, he's still in a top-six role and getting regular power-play ice time, so the 32-year-old is in a good position to rebound.
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Penguins' Reilly Smith: Explodes with four points in win
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Smith scored twice, dished two assists and went plus-2 in Saturday's 10-2 win over the Sharks.
Two of Smith's four points came on the power play. The winger had both of the Penguins' first-period tallies, and he set up Evgeni Malkin's pair of goals. This was Smith's third multi-point effort of the season, and he's up to six goals, 11 points, 24 shots on net, six hits and a plus-3 rating over 10 appearances. He's been a near-perfect fit on the second line in his first season with the team.
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Penguins' Reilly Smith: Lights lamp twice in win
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Smith scored two goals including the game-winner in Thursday's 4-0 victory over the Avalanche.
The veteran winger potted the Penguins' first two goals of the night in the first period, and Tristan Jarry did the rest. Smith has had a strong start to his first season with Pittsburgh, producing four goals and six points in seven games with 19 shots on goal and a plus-3 rating while skating on the second line with Evgeni Malkin.
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Penguins' Reilly Smith: Lends helper
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Smith notched an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Red Wings.
Smith has gotten on the scoresheet in three straight games, collecting all four of his points this season in that span. The 32-year-old winger has been a perfect fit alongside Evgeni Malkin on the second line through four contests. Smith has added 12 shots on net and a plus-4 rating. If he can maintain consistent offense, he'll be a strong depth option for fantasy managers.
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Penguins' Reilly Smith: Shots aplenty in Friday's win
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Smith scored his first goal of the season in Friday's 4-0 road win against the Capitals.
Smith put a bow on the scoring with an even-strength marker at 16:57 of the third period, with the lone assist going to Evgeni Malkin. The 32-year-ld Smith also had a game-high seven shots on goal along with a plus-2 rating and a hit across just 15:03 of ice time. He'll look to stay hot Saturday against the visiting Flames.
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Penguins' Reilly Smith: Swapped for third-round pick
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Smith was traded to the Penguins on Wednesday from the Golden Knights in exchange for a 2024 third-round selection.
Smith racked up an impressive four goals and 10 assists in 22 postseason contests on the way to lifting Lord Stanley's cup with Vegas this year. Now, the 32-year-old winger will be tasked with bolstering a bottom-six in the Steel City that was lackluster, at best, last season. If Pittsburgh is unable to re-sign Jason Zucker, it could open a path to a top-six role for Smith. The Ontario native has reached the 50-point threshold in four of his last six seasons and should be capable of reaching that mark in 2023-24 as well.
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Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Records game-winner in Game 5
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Smith scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Panthers in Game 5.
Smith scored just two goals over five games in the Stanley Cup Finals, but his tally Tuesday ended up being in the game-winner in the series-clinching victory. The 32-year-old, an original Golden Knight, finished this postseason with four goals and nine assists over 22 appearances while playing in his usual second-line role.
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Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Fills empty cage
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Smith scored an empty-net goal on the power play and added three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Panthers in Game 1.
Smith put the icing on the Golden Knights' series-opening win, snapping his six-game goal drought. He'd picked up three helpers over his last three contests. The winger continues to play a key middle-six role for Vegas, which has seen him earn 12 points with 41 shots on net, 25 hits and a plus-6 rating through 18 playoff outings.
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Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Gets two assists Monday
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Smith registered two assists in Vegas' 6-0 victory over Dallas in Game 6 on Monday.
Smith was quiet offensively over the first five contests of the Western Conference Finals, registering just one point (an assist) in that span. That's in contrast to his two goals and eight points in his first 11 playoff appearances this year. Smith has been serving in a top-six capacity and is on the second power-play unit, which is likely to continue to be his role when Vegas faces Florida in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Saturday.
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Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Sets up opening goal
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Smith notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars in Game 4.
Smith set up William Karlsson on the opening tally. After playing a strong supporting role in the first two rounds, Smith opened the Western Conference Finals with a three-game point drought. He's at two goals, seven helpers, 37 shots on net, 25 hits and a plus-5 rating through 15 playoff contests.
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Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Opens scoring in big win
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Smith scored just seconds into Sunday's Game 6, getting things rolling as the Golden Knights eliminated the Oilers with a 5-2 win.
Smith has been a major playoff contributor for the Golden Knights in previous years, but Sunday's goal was just his second through 11 postseason contests in 2023. He has a total of seven points in those 11 games, along with 27 shots. Both of Smith's goals have come in the last two games, so he's heating up heading into the Western Conference Final.
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Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Snaps nine-game goal drought
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Smith found the back of the net in a 4-3 victory over Edmonton in Game 5 on Friday.
Smith's marker came late in the second period to put Vegas up 3-2. It was his first goal and sixth point through 10 playoff appearances this year. Smith supplied 26 tallies during the regular season, and his nine-game span without a goal, which lasted from April 18-May 10, was an unusually long drought for him.
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Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Pockets helper in win
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Smith notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-1 win over the Oilers in Game 3.
Smith continues to lean on his playmaking in the postseason, as he's now picked up five assists in eight games without scoring a goal. He set up a Zach Whitecloud tally in the second period. Smith has added 19 shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-3 rating in the playoffs, and he remains a key two-way forward in Vegas' top six.
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Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Collects assist Wednesday
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Smith notched a power-play assist in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Smith found Mark Stone for the Golden Knights' third goal late in the first period. It's now six games without a goal for Smith in the playoffs, but he's contributed four helpers (two on the power play) with 16 shots on net and 10 hits. The winger remains a productive part of the Golden Knights' top six.
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Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Registers helper in win
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Smith logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets in Game 5.
Smith had an assist in three of the five games in this first-round series. He helped out on a William Karlsson tally in the second period Thursday. Smith also produced 15 shots on net, 10 hits, four blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating. The 32-year-old looks like a lock to remain in a top-six role as the Golden Knights prepare for the second round following their 4-1 series win over the Jets.
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Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Adds power-play helper in Game 3
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Smith notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 5-4 double-overtime win over the Jets in Game 3.
Smith helped out on the second of Jack Eichel's tallies in the game. This was Smith's second assist in three playoff contests, and he's added 10 shots on net, seven hits and a minus-1 rating. The veteran winger will likely continue to play on the second line and second power-play unit as he has for much of the campaign.
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Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Deals assist in win
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Smith logged an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 2.
Smith helped out on a William Karlsson goal in the second period. This was Smith's fifth point in the last four games, though he was held off the scoresheet in Tuesday's Game 1. The winger produced 56 points in 78 regular-season outings and should continue to see key middle-six minutes during the playoffs.
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Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Nets 200th career goal
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Smith scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.
Smith actually didn't have much impact on the play, with the Kraken putting the puck in their own net. Nonetheless, he was credited with the tally, which was his 200th NHL goal. The veteran winger has added 473 points in 764 outings. He closed out his sixth regular season with the Golden Knights at 26 tallies, 56 points, 180 shots on net, 69 hits and a plus-11 rating in 78 appearances.
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Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Racks up three points in win
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Smith scored a goal on four shots, added two assists and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.
Smith had gone five outings without a point, though he also missed four games in that span with a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old winger had the primary assist on both of Michael Amadio's tallies before adding a goal of his own on a rebound. Smith is up to 25 goals for the third time in his career, and he's added 30 helpers, 178 shots, 69 hits and a plus-11 rating through 77 appearances.
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Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Logs helper in return
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Smith picked up an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Wild.
Smith returned from a four-game absence due to a lower-body issue and played a key role in Monday's comeback win. He set up the first of Pavel Dorofeyev's two goals in the game, and it was Smith's tally in round five of the shootout that earned Vegas the win. The winger is up to 52 points, 171 shots on net, 66 hits and a plus-9 rating through 73 appearances.
