Dell allowed three goals while stopping 23 shots during Thursday's 4-1 loss to Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Dell got the nod for Thursday's contest and was beaten three times as he fell to 1-1 on the year. Dell will continue to see limited action backing up Martin Jones in San Jose's goal.

Dell will defend the home net Thursday against the Blue Jackets, Eric Gilmore of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dell has performed well in the crease in his three opportunities this season, posting a 2.59 GAA and a .921 save percentage to go along with his 1-0-2 record. He has yet to lose a contest in regulation and will attempt to keep that streak alive Thursday against a Blue Jackets team that hasn't found it difficult to score on the road, averaging 4.25 goals per game in the early going.

Dell will start Friday's game versus the Hurricanes, Paul Gackle of Bay Area News Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite starter Martin Jones winning three straight, Dell gets the nod even though it's not a back-to-back matchup. Dell has two starts this season, winning one and dropping the other in overtime while recording a .917 save percentage. The 29-year-old should expect tons of action, as the Hurricanes lead the league with 41.8 shots per game.

Dell stopped 23 of 26 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Dell made a second consecutive start with Martin Jones off to a slow start, and he did enough to earn his team a point. The backup netminder was on pace for a regulation win until defenseman Brendan Smith tied the game with 2:39 remaining, then another Rangers defenseman ended it in overtime as Brady Skjei beat Dell to the short side.

Dell will be in goal for Thursday's road clash with the Rangers, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Peter DeBoer clarified that this was not a demotion for Martin Jones -- who has been struggling this season (a 1-2-0 record and 3.03 GAA) -- but rather the plan all along to get Dell some action during the first six outing of the season. Still, it will strike some as hollow considering Dell is starting consecutive games after stopping 31 of 33 shots versus the Flyers on Tuesday. Even if he has no hope of dethroning Jones as the No. 1, continued strong play from Dell could earn him a few more starts throughout the 2018-19 campaign.

Dell will defend the cage against the Flyers in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the season debut for the Sharks backup, who went 15-4-4 with a 2.64 GAA and .914 save percentage through 26 games in teal last season. It's no surprise that coach Peter DeBoer is going with the Alberta native since the 29-year-old tender has allowed just three goals on 79 shots to complement a pair of wins over three games against the Flyers. Sure, it's a small sample size, but that likely won't stop a good portion of DFS players from streaming Dell on a six-game slate.

Dell allowed four goals on 20 shots in Tuesday's 7-5 preseason loss to Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

Dell played the first 35:54 before giving way to Antoine Bibeau. This poor effort can be chalked up to some extremely difficult circumstances, as the Flames dressed all of their elite forwards while San Jose put a sub-optimal lineup in front of Dell. He still has the backup job behind Martin Jones locked up.

Dell will guard the crease against the Ducks on Thursday, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Dell probably can't just stroll through the preseason, he should have the inside track on the No. 2 job behind Martin Jones, which means Antoine Bibeau will find himself suiting up for the Barracuda.

Dell allowed two goals on 21 shots from the Golden Knights in relief of Martin Jones on Thursday. The Sharks would end up losing on the road, 7-0.

EDGE Analysis

Dell entered the game early in the second period after traditional starter Martin Jones was blasted for five goals on 13 shots. San Jose's backup performed admirably in comparison, as the two goals that he allowed took place on Vegas power plays. To say the Sharks lacked discipline in this contest would be a gross understatement; they afforded the Golden Knights 10 man-advantage opportunities, and clearly, the series won't last long if that trend continues for Team Teal.

Dell made four saves in a flawless relief effort Saturday, but the damage was already done as the Sharks lost to the visiting Wild, 6-3.

EDGE Analysis

Dell stepped in for Martin Jones after the traditional starter coughed up five goals on 19 shots. The outcome of this game had no playoff implications for either team, though that's all the more reason why we believe Dell might have been sent to the crease even if Jones hadn't struggled; after all, one final regular-season tune-up can't hurt, right? San Jose's chief backup netminder finishes with a 15-5-4 record, 2.64 GAA and .914 save percentage. The ratios represented a step back for Dell in his second NHL season, but he's at least proven that he can hang with NHL competition when called upon. Still, barring an injury, the starter's net will presumably belong to Jones throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs.