DeSmith stopped 41 of 42 shots (.976 SV%) for his first win in three games as he beat Colorado in his previous start. The 31-year-old Penguins' backup has been uncharacteristically inconsistent this year, with his 8-10-4 record, 3.23 GAA and .905 SV%. He takes on the Anaheim Ducks, who have surprisingly won four of their last five outings after a 3-2 overtime victory over Chicago last game.
DeSmith allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) for his third loss in four starts as he was defeated by San Jose in his previous game. The Penguins' backup netminder has struggled when called upon this season, with his 7-10-4 record, 3.35 GAA and .901 SV%. He takes on the Colorado Avalanche, who have won seven of their last eight games after a 4-2 win over St. Louis last time out.
DeSmith allowed six goals on 39 shots (.846 SV%) but still picked up the victory as he beat Florida in his previous start. The 31-year-old Penguins backup will be relied upon heavily going forward as Tristan Jarry deals with an injury until after the ASG and he will be hoping to improve his 7-9-3 record, 3.34 GAA and .900 SV%. He will face the Washington Capitals, who have lost their last three games after a 3-2 loss to Colorado last game.
DeSmith stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he beat Anaheim in his previous start. The 31-year-old regular backup has struggled with his starting duties as of late, with his 6-9-2 record, .906 SV% and 3.10 GAA. He faces the Ottawa Senators, who have lost four of their last five games after a 2-1 loss to St. Louis in their last game.
DeSmith stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he beat Anaheim in his previous start. The 31-year-old regular backup has struggled with his starting duties as of late, with his 6-9-2 record, .906 SV% and 3.10 GAA. He faces the Ottawa Senators, who have lost four of their last five games after a 2-1 loss to St. Louis in their last game.
DeSmith allowed two goals on 36 shots (.944 SV%) but still took the loss in his previous start as he was downed by the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1. DeSmith has not been his usual sturdy self in the Penguins' crease this season, as he's posted a 5-9-2 record, 3.10 GAA and .907 SV%. He will hope for some better fortunes as he takes on Anaheim, who is last in the NHL in goals per game (2.26).
DeSmith allowed two goals on 36 shots (.944 SV%) but still took the loss in his previous start as he was downed by the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1. DeSmith has not been his usual sturdy self in the Penguins' crease this season, as he's posted a 5-9-2 record, 3.10 GAA and .907 SV%. He will hope for some better fortunes as he takes on Anaheim, who is last in the NHL in goals per game (2.26).
DeSmith stopped 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) to snap a four-game losing skid as he beat Arizona his last time out. The 31-year-old has been forced into the starter's role due to an injury to Tristian Jarry, and has struggled so far with his 5-8-2 record, 3.00 GAA and .909 SV%. He will face Vancouver, who has lost four of their last five games but are ninth in the NHL in goals per game (3.38).
DeSmith stopped 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%) in a relief loss vs. Boston in the Winter Classic as he was called upon for an injured Tristian Jarry. The 31-year-old backup does not have a great record (4-7-2) despite having a solid SV% (.911) and GAA (2.99). He will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, who have wont their last two games and are eight in the NHL in shots per game (32.8).
DeSmith stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) as he picked up a loss in his last start vs. Carolina. The Penguins' backup has been solid this season, with his 4-6-1 record, 2.83 GAA and .914 SV%. He will face the Detroit Red Wings, who had their previous game postponed due to weather and are 28th in the NHL in shots per game (29.2).
DeSmith is being evaluated for an upper-body injury after missing the Penguins' practice on Tuesday. It would be a huge loss for Pittsburgh if he is forced to miss time as Tristian Jarry has struggled this season in the starter's spot while DeSmith has posted a .909 SV%, 2.88 GAA and 3-4-1 record in a backup role.
