Head Injury | Chicago Blackhawks Ben Smith Returns

Hawks coach Joel Quenneville said he's still "day to day" but could play in Friday's regular season opening game in Dallas.

Smith says he's feeling better but has not been cleared for contact.

"You really have to be honest with yourself and honest with them (the Hawks) about how you're feeling," Smith said after practice Tuesday. "We'll see about Friday."

Smith was hit in the head by Brendan Smith of the Red Wings as he was moving towards the net on a mini-break away early in the third period. Ben Smith intimated he didn't remember much after that until he returned to the dressing room. Knowing how much concussions have been in the news and how many players have been out for long periods of time because of them, Smith feels fortunate it wasn't worse.


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