Reilly Smith is part of the Rangers' lineup, playing alongside Chris Kreider and Vincent Trocheck. His performance will be crucial as the team looks to improve their overall play, particularly in converting opportunities on the powerplay, to compete against the formidable Jets.

Reilly Smith scored one of the four goals for the Rangers in their 4-0 victory over the Red Wings, contributing to the team's strong performance and solidifying their recent success.

Reilly Smith is among several pending free agents for the Rangers, and retaining him could be a challenge given the team's salary cap constraints. As the Rangers look to manage their roster and cap space, moving Jacob Trouba could be crucial in allowing them to keep key players like Smith, alongside goaltenders Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick, and defensemen K'Andre Miller and Ryan Lindgren.

Reilly Smith played a pivotal role in the Rangers' second goal, stripping the puck from Islanders defenseman Samuel Bolduc and setting up Vincent Trocheck for a shot in the slot. His assist contributed to the Rangers' offensive momentum in the game.

Reilly Smith was brought in to bolster the Zibanejad line with two-way play and steady offense after their struggles last season. However, the line has not had the best start, and their performance has contributed to a shift in 5v5 ice time dynamics within the team. Despite the high expectations tied to his contract, the focus has shifted to the effectiveness of the team's overall lines rather than individual production.