DeSmith turned aside 48 of 51 shots in the Penguins win over the Bruins last Friday. Matt Murray turned in a great performance on Saturday as well but they’ll go back to DeSmith tonight vs. the Ducks. A solid 1-2 in net could be shaping up for the Penguins after a tough start to the season. Anaheim has won eight of their last nine while averaging 3.67 goals for per game.
DeSmith gave up four goals on 27 shots in the Penguins loss in Chicago on Tuesday. It was a disappointing loss in a great matchup for DeSmith, who is 6-1-2 with a 2.45 GAA, .926 SV% and one shutout on home-ice coming into Friday’s game. The Bruins are 17-10-4 but rank 27th in the NHL in goal-scoring (2.71 GF/pg).
DeSmith gave up four goals on 27 shots in the Penguins loss in Chicago on Tuesday. It was a disappointing loss in a great matchup for DeSmith, who is 6-1-2 with a 2.45 GAA, .926 SV% and one shutout on home-ice coming into Friday’s game. The Bruins are 17-10-4 but rank 27th in the NHL in goal-scoring (2.71 GF/pg).
DeSmith allowed one goal on 26 shots in the Penguins shootout win over the Islanders on Monday. Even with Matt Murray being activated from IR, the Penguins will stick with DeSmith tonight in Chicago. DeSmith has won three of his last four starts with a 1.96 GAA and .933 SV% and is a must-start against a Chicago team that has lost eight in a row.
DeSmith allowed one goal on 26 shots in the Penguins shootout win over the Islanders on Monday. Even with Matt Murray being activated from IR, the Penguins will stick with DeSmith tonight in Chicago. DeSmith has won three of his last four starts with a 1.96 GAA and .933 SV% and is a must-start against a Chicago team that has lost eight in a row.
DeSmith allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Penguins loss in Ottawa on Saturday. DeSmith has not allowed more than three goals in seven straight starts, going 5-1-1 with a 2.28 GAA and .923 SV% in the process. In 64 minutes of hockey against the Islanders, DeSmith has stopped 36 of the 40 shots (.900 SV%) that he has faced.
DeSmith allowed two goals on 21 shots in the Penguins win over the Islanders on Thursday. DeSmith is in the middle of an impressive stretch, winning five of his last six games while posting a 2.34 GAA and .922 SV%. Tonight draws a Senators team that has lost six of their last nine games.
DeSmith turned aside 42 of 45 shots in the Penguins win over Colorado on Tuesday. DeSmith has been impressive in his last five outings, going 4-1-0 with a 2.41 GAA and .923 SV%. DeSmith is making a case for him to remain as the Penguins’ No.1 netminder when Matt Murray is healthy. The 27-year-old has gone 5-1-2 with a 2.50 GAA and .927 SV% in 11 appearances (eight starts) at the PPG Paints Arena this season.
DeSmith allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Penguins loss to the Flyers on Saturday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for DeSmith, who comes into Tuesday’s game at 4-1-2 with a 2.44 GAA, .925 SV% and one shutout on home-ice this season. DeSmith will be in tough against the hottest team in the NHL—the Avs have gone 9-0-2 in their last 11 games.
DeSmith gave up three goals on 27 shots in the Penguins win in Winnipeg on Tuesday. DeSmith has won three in a row while allowing just six goals on 85 shots (.929 SV%). He will look to stay hot tonight vs. the Flyers—DeSmith is 4-0-2 with a 2.35 GAA and .930 SV% on home-ice this season.
DeSmith stopped 37 of 39 shots in the Penguins win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday. DeSmith has won two in a row and is now the Penguins unquestioned No.1 while Matt Murray is sidelined. DeSmith is 1-3-1 with a 2.36 GAA, .921 SV% and one shutout on the road this season.
DeSmith allowed on goal on 19 shots in the Penguins win over the Stars on Wednesday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for DeSmith, who is now 2-3-1 with a 2.51 GAA, .918 SV% and one shutout in November. DeSmith is also 3-0-2 with a 2.41 GAA, .927 SV% and one shutout on home-ice this season.
DeSmith gave up five goals on 40 shots in the Penguins overtime loss to the Sabres on Monday. Despite losing three in a row and allowing 11 goals on 89 shots (.876 SV%) in those games, DeSmith has been better than Matt Murray this season and will continue to start games tonight. He is 2-0-2 with a 2.70 GAA, .924 SV% and one shutout on home-ice this season.
DeSmith allowed three goals on 15 shots after replacing Matt Murray in the Penguins loss in Ottawa on Saturday. Despite posting a strong 2.27 GAA, .927 SV% and one shutout, DeSmith is 1-3-0 in three starts and three relief appearances in November. Tonight he gets a Sabres team that is on a five-game winning streak.
DeSmith allowed three goals on 15 shots after replacing Matt Murray in the Penguins loss in Ottawa on Saturday. Despite posting a strong 2.27 GAA, .927 SV% and one shutout, DeSmith is 1-3-0 in three starts and three relief appearances in November. Tonight he gets a Sabres team that is on a five-game winning streak.
DeSmith stopped all 39 shots that he faced in the Penguins shutout win over the Coyotes on Saturday. DeSmith will make his third straight start and comes into Tuesday at 3-1-2 with a 1.89 GAA, .942 SV% and two shutouts on the season. He stopped 11 of 12 shots after replacing Matt Murray in the Penguins 5-1 loss the last time they played New Jersey.
DeSmith allowed two goals on 22 shots in the Penguins loss in Washington on Wednesday. DeSmith played well again, but couldn’t come away with the victory. DeSmith has a 2.22 GAA, .929 SV% and one shutout in eight appearances this season.
DeSmith allowed one goal on 12 shots after replacing Matt Murray in the Penguins loss to the Devils on Monday. With Murray struggling mightily, DeSmith will get a shot to improve on his 2.25 GAA, .932 SV% and one shutout. He’ll face a Capitals team that has lost three of their last five, but still rank first in the NHL in goal-scoring (3.77 GF/PG).