Brendan Smith is dealing with an infection stemming from a fight in Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets and won't travel with the team to Winnipeg on Thursday, Chuck Pleiness of Macomb Daily reports.

Smith is dealing with an infection stemming from a fight in Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets and won't travel with the team to Winnipeg on Thursday, Chuck Pleiness of Macomb Daily reports.

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The report adds that Smith could join the team in Toronto on Saturday, though that is unclear at this point. He has been relatively productive on the offensive end for the Red Wings, posting six points (two goals, four assists) in 18 games. Jakub Kindl will likely dress in his absence.