Alberts Smits
- Team
- New York Rangers
- Position
- Defense
- Number
- #12
- Age
- 18
- Country
- Latvia
Alberts Smits’ 2026-27 season
Alberts Smits has played 12 games for the New York Rangers in the 2026-27 NHL season and is still looking for his first point. His scoresheet so far shows 8 penalty minutes. A defenseman’s work shows less on the scoresheet: his ice time below says more about his role.
The New York Rangers have played 12 games and sit third in the Eastern Conference at 7-4-1, with 15 points.
NHL this season
- P
- 0
- G
- 0
- A
- 0
- PIM
- 8
- PPG
- 0
- SHG
- 0
- GWG
- 0
- GP
- 12
Line and role
Smits skated on the New York Rangers’ third pair with Braden Schneider in the New York Rangers’ most recent charted game (October 22): 10:37 together at five on five, 12:27 for him in total.
On special teams he was part of the second penalty-kill unit in that game.
Lines are read from the NHL’s shift charts: the forwards and defensemen who shared the most five-on-five ice time form a unit.
Alberts Smits game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 4–5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 19 | vs Anaheim Ducks | W 5–2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 17 | @ Columbus Blue Jackets | OTL 0–1 OT | – | – | – |
| Oct 15 | @ New Jersey Devils | L 1–7 | – | – | – |
| Oct 13 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | W 4–1 | – | – | – |
| Oct 11 | vs Vancouver Canucks | W 6–2 | – | – | – |
| Oct 9 | @ Washington Capitals | L 1–3 | – | – | – |
| Oct 6 | vs New York Islanders | W 5–2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 4 | vs Utah Mammoth | W 4–2 | – | – | – |
| Oct 2 | @ Detroit Red Wings | W 2–0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Next game
The New York Rangers visit the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, October 24. Our model gives the New York Rangers a 49% chance to win, overtime and shootout included, with a projected 2–3 score.
It is the first meeting of the season between the New York Rangers and the Ottawa Senators.
Profile
Alberts Smits is a 18-year-old defenseman from Latvia who wears number 12 for the New York Rangers in the NHL.
Alberts Smits: questions and answers
- How many points does Alberts Smits have this season?
- None yet: Alberts Smits has 12 games for the New York Rangers in 2026-27 without a goal or an assist.
- Who are Alberts Smits’ linemates?
- In the New York Rangers’ latest charted game (October 22) he played on the third defense pair with Braden Schneider.
- When does Alberts Smits play next?
- The New York Rangers visit the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, October 24; our model gives the New York Rangers a 49% chance to win.
- What position does Alberts Smits play?
- Alberts Smits is a defenseman, number 12, for the New York Rangers, aged 18, from Latvia.