Brendan Smith (hand) was placed on the 7-day IR on Wednesday with a hand infection.

Smith (hand) was placed on the 7-day IR on Wednesday with a hand infection.

Analysis:

Smith developed an infection from a fight in Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets and will miss at least a week from it. Smith has six points through 18 games this year, including four in his last five. Xavier Ouellet was called up and will fill in during his absence.