During the beginning of Friday night's Blackhawks-Devils game in New Jersey, Brendan Smith rocked Connor Bedard with a nasty hit. The defenseman appeared to shoulder the Blackhawks phenom, who ...

Smith exited Monday's 3-0 loss to Boston because of a leg injury, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils ' official site. Smith will be evaluated when the team gets back to New Jersey.

Dallas Stars defenseman Brendan Smith (2) reacts after he was injured during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Washington.