Casey DeSmith News

The Canucks gave DeSmith a rest for the first time since Thatcher Demko's injury but will return to DeSmith on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. DeSmith has performed well lately, allowing three or fewer goals in six straight (3-3-0), including saving 31 of 33 (.939 SV%) in his most recent contest, a 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. The Canucks enter action as +118 road underdogs.

The Canucks gave DeSmith a rest for the first time since Thatcher Demko's injury but will likely return to DeSmith on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. DeSmith has performed well lately, allowing three or fewer goals in six straight (3-3-0), including saving 31 of 33 (.939 SV%) in his most recent contest, a 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. The Canucks enter action as +118 road underdogs.

With Thatcher Demko still sidelined due to injury, the Canucks will continue to roll with DeSmith in the net. DeSmith has started six straight and saw his three-game winning streak snapped in his last outing when he allowed three goals on 19 shots (.842 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The Canucks enter action as slight +102 home underdogs against the Dallas Stars.

With Thatcher Demko still sidelined due to injury, the Canucks will likely continue to roll with DeSmith in the net. DeSmith has started six straight and saw his three-game winning streak snapped in his last outing when he allowed three goals on 19 shots (.842 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The Canucks enter action as slight +102 home underdogs against the Dallas Stars.

The Canucks will turn to DeSmith for a sixth-consecutive game when they host the Kings on Monday. DeSmith has performed admirably as Vancouver's interim starting netminder, posting a 3-1-1 record and a .905 SV% in five games since taking over for the injured Thatcher Demko. He allowed just two goals on 24 shots as the Canucks secured a 4-2 victory against the Flames on Saturday. He is a good bet to pick up a fourth-consecutive win on Monday with the Canucks being -135 favourites over the Kings.

DeSmith will get the call between the pipes for the fourth consecutive game when the Canucks host the Canadiens on Thursday. He picked up his first victory since taking over as the Canucks' interim starter in a 3-2 win over the Sabres on Tuesday, allowing two goals on 17 shots. He should continue to see the bulk of the work in the Canucks' crease over the next couple weeks while starter Thatcher Demko is sidelined with a knee injury. DeSmith is in a great spot to stay in the win column on Thursday, with the Canucks being -260 favourites over the Habs.

With Thatcher Demko still sidelined, DeSmith will continue his reign over the Canucks crease. DeSmith has lost both starts since taking over for Demko (0-1-1), but played well in his last outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. The Canucks enter action as -194 home favourites against a Buffalo Sabres team that defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-2 last night.

With Thatcher Demko still sidelined, DeSmith will likely continue his reign over the Canucks crease. DeSmith has lost both starts since taking over for Demko (0-1-1), but played well in his last outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. The Canucks enter action as -194 home favourites against a Buffalo Sabres team that defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-2 last night.

With Thatcher Demko sidelined with an undisclosed injury for the next several weeks, DeSmith becomes the defacto starting netminder for the Canucks. DeSmith has showcased mixed results this season, posting a 2.85 GAA and .898 SV% in 19 games (8-4-5), but has been excellent in his last two appearances (1-0-), saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%). The Canucks enter action as -119 home favourites against a Colorado Avalanche club that played last night, defeating the Calgary Flames 6-2.

DeSmith will start on Monday, his first appearance in five games. The 32-year-old DeSmith has been serviceable when called upon this season but is riding a three-game losing skid (0-0-3) and has allowed three or more goals in each contest while posting an ugly .876 SV%. The Canucks enter action as -125 road favourites against the Minnesota Wild.

DeSmith is responsible for the Canucks' only loss in their last nine games, but played very well in that performance, saving 40 of 43 shots (.930 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on January 15th. DeSmith has been serviceable when called upon this season, posting a reliable 2.55 GAA and .915 SV% in 14 games (7-3-3). The Canucks, riding a three-game winning streak, are -241 home favourites against a St. Louis Blues club that has outscored their opposition 7-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).