DeSmith was fantastic his last time out, stopping 28 of 30 shots as he beat the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. This is DeSmith's third start in four games for the Penguins as he holds a 2-3-1 record with a 2.67 GAA and a .916 SV%, He takes on the Toronto Maple Leafs again Tuesday who has surprisingly struggled to score this season, ranking 23rd in the NHL in goals per game (2.81).
DeSmith will be getting his second start in as many games after stopping 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) as he picked up his first win of the season vs. Washinton. The Penguins' backup has been solid as always this season despite his 1-3-1 record, posting a .912 SV% and 2.80 GAA. He faces off against the Toronto Maple Leafs who have struggled to score at their regular pace this season, ranking 23rd in the NHL in goals for per game with 2.86.
DeSmith will be getting his second start in as many games after stopping 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) as he picked up his first win of the season vs. Washinton. The Penguins' backup has been solid as always this season despite his 1-3-1 record, posting a .912 SV% and 2.80 GAA. He faces off against the Toronto Maple Leafs who have struggled to score at their regular pace this season, ranking 23rd in the NHL in goals for per game with 2.86.
DeSmith picked up his fourth straight loss his last time out, allowing four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%) in a loss to Buffalo. The Penguins' backup has been okay this season, amassing an 0-3-1 record to go along with a .904 SV% and 3.25 GAA. He takes on the rival Washington Capitals' who just snapped a four-game losing streak themselves, with a 5-4 win over Edmonton on Monday.
DeSmith will be looking to pick up his first win of the 2021-22 season in a milestone game Wednesday, as it is the five-year veteran's 100th career game played. The 15% rostered Pittsburgh backup sports a solid .913 SV% and 2.97 GAA in his three starts even though he holds a 0-2-1 record. He will face a hot Buffalo team who ranks second in the NHL in goals-for-per game with 4.1.
DeSmith will likely get his first start of the season as the undefeated Penguins head to Montreal to take on the Canadiens on the road. The 31-year-old netminder enters his fifth season with Pittsburgh, backing up Jarry to a 2.79 GAA and .914 SV% in 2021-22. He will hope the Penguin's offence can continue to roll as it has posted six goals in both of their two wins to start the season.
DeSmith will likely get his first start of the season as the undefeated Penguins head to Montreal to take on the Canadiens on the road. The 31-year-old netminder enters his fifth season with Pittsburgh, backing up Jarry to a 2.79 GAA and .914 SV% in 2021-22. He will hope the Penguin's offence can continue to roll as it has posted six goals in both of their two wins to start the season.
DeSmith left Game 1 with an injury and underwent surgery on Friday morning that will end his season. With Tristan Jarry still battling an injury of his own, it's Louis Domingue's crease moving forward.
DeSmith left Game 1 after suffering a lower-body injury in overtime. Louis Domingue, who was perfect in relief in the 3OT win, will start Game 2 and Alex D'Orio was recalled from the AHL to serve as his backup.
DeSmith left Game 1 with a lower-body injury and did not return. Louis Domingue was excellent in relief, stopping all 17 shots that he faced in the 3OT win. Domingue is expected to start Game 2 with DeSmith listed as day-to-day.
