Smith also missed the Blackhawks' previous three games. He has six goals and 11 points in 30 outings in 2024-25. His next chance to return will come Saturday versus Vegas.

Blackhawks winger Craig Smith will return to the lineup ... to activate him from injured reserve. Smith, 35, has missed the last 11 games with a lingering back injury that also held him out ...

Craig Smith looked out the ... averaging 7.4 points per game. Mason Madsen, Gabe Madsen’s brother, transferred from Boston College. He’s been a key sharpshooter in Utah’s rotation so far.