Will Smith Lands on IR with Upper-Body Injury; Out Minimum Three Games

San Jose Sharks forward Will Smith has been placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury sustained Saturday after crashing into the boards with teammate Philipp Kurashev. He will miss at least the next three games. Smith has recorded 12 goals and 29 points in 33 games this season. William Eklund is expected to see increased ice time in his absence. The Sharks recalled Ethan Cardwell and Igor Chernyshov, with coach Ryan Warsofsky hoping for a positive update Tuesday.