Oilers activate G Smith, place D Russell on IR
The Edmonton Oilers activated goaltender Mike Smith off injured reserve Monday and placed defenceman Kris Russell on IR.
The 39-year-old Smith has missed just over a month with a thumb injury.
Smith has a 3.76 goals-against average and a save percentage of .898 in six games so far this season, posting a 2-2-1 record.


