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.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Gets two assists Monday
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Sets up opening goal
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Opens scoring in big win
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Snaps nine-game goal drought
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Pockets helper in win
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Collects assist Wednesday
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Registers helper in win
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Adds power-play helper in Game 3
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Deals assist in win
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Nets 200th career goal
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Racks up three points in win
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Logs helper in return
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Ready to rock
Rotowire
Smith (lower body) will return to the lineup Monday against Minnesota, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
Smith, who will be back from a four-game absence, has notched 24 goals, 51 points, 167 shots on net and 66 hits in 72 contests this season. He is slated to play alongside William Karlsson and Nicolas Roy.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Out at least one week
Rotowire
Smith (lower body) has been ruled out for the team's next three contests, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
Smith has already been shelved for one contest and now appears set to miss at least three more. Prior to getting hurt, the Ontario native's offensive game was rolling with 11 points in his last 10 contests. Whenever Smith is cleared to play, he should reclaim a spot in the top six.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Returns to Vegas
Rotowire
Smith (lower body) has returned to Vegas and won't be available for Saturday night's road game versus the Oilers.
A more concrete timetable for Smith's recovery might be established after he undergoes further evaluation back in Sin City. If he's forced to miss extended time, it'll be a major loss for the Golden Knights and fantasy managers alike, as Smith has been red hot recently, having racked up five goals and 12 points through his last 12 contests.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Suffers lower-body injury
Rotowire
Smith (lower body) didn't finish Thursday's game versus the Flames and is unlikely to play Saturday versus the Oilers, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Smith wasn't available in the third period, and it appears he'll miss some time. Paul Cotter is likely to draw into the lineup to cover for Smith on Saturday and perhaps beyond, depending on the severity of the injury.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Scores in Tuesday's win
Rotowire
Smith scored a goal and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.
Smith's point streak is up to nine games (four goals, seven assists) after he tallied in the first period following a Canucks turnover. The 31-year-old winger is up to 24 goals and 51 points through 71 contests overall. He needs three tallies and nine points to match his career highs in those categories.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Riding eight-game point streak
Rotowire
Smith produced an assist in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Smith has points in eight straight games, collecting three goals and seven helpers over that span. He's been held off the scoresheet only once in March, providing a significant scoring boost as the Golden Knights look to defend their lead in the Pacific Division. Smith is up to 50 points, 165 shots on net, 66 hits and a plus-6 rating through 70 contests.
... See More... See Less
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith: Goal and assist in loss
Rotowire
Smith scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Flames.
Smith's pair of points came in a span of 3:21 during the second period as the Golden Knights erased a 2-0 deficit. He's on a seven-game point streak, during which he has three goals and six helpers. For the season, Smith is at 23 tallies, 49 points, 165 shots on net, 66 hits and a plus-7 rating through 69 contests.
