Smith was recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) for the first time this season after scoring four goals, 10 assists, and 10 PIMs in 26 games. The 22-year-old has seven goals, 36 assists, and 146 SOG across 114 previous NHL games with the New Jersey Devils. He will see his first action as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins Friday when he draws into the lineup for an injured Kris Letang.
